Erasmus Experience in Rome, Italy by Eleni

Why did you choose to go to Rome, Italy?

Because of the language, the culture and the university.

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

650 is my scholarship and i need more 300/month

What is the student lifestyle like in Rome?

Rome is good for students, has a lot of bars and restaurants, it's cheap and has a lot of erasmus students so you can meet new persons and make friends.

Would you recommend the city and the University of Rome to other students?

Yes.

What is the food like?

Pasta is good, i don't like pizza but i heard that is pretty good. Ice creams and tiramisu everywhere.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Rome?

No, because my university helped me.

How much does it cost to live in Rome?

1000/month

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

Yes.

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Rome from your city?

By airplane.

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Rome?

Trastevere.

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Rome?

In Trastevere there are a lot of good/cheap restaurants (value for money) and in San Lorenzo too.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

The historical center (colosseo, forum romano, pantheon etc), fontana di Trevi, piazze etc

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

Walk a lot and travel around Italy.