Erasmus Experience in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany by Mayumi

Why did you choose to go to Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany?

I chose Freiburg im Breisgau it is one of the best places to study.

How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?

I did not get any scholarship from Freiburg. I receive from my parents and loans from the government of Japan.

What is the student lifestyle like in Freiburg im Breisgau?

It is good meeting new friends from different part of the world.

Would you recommend the city and the University of Freiburg im Breisgau to other students?

Yes.

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What is the food like?

Pommes and weisswurst.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Freiburg im Breisgau?

No.

How much does it cost to live Freiburg im Breisgau?

700 euros for 1 month.

Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?

The class is quite hard to find as there where less information. But the language courses are good.

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Freiburg im Breisgau from your city?

Plane, train and bus.

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Freiburg im Breisgau?

Titisee.

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Freiburg im Breisgau?

A place where schnitzel near Bertoldsbrunnen.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Museum and nature.

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Freiburg im Breisgau in the future?

Keep in touch with some friends who know Freiburg.