Research trip to Aachen during spring break

Why did you choose to go to Aachen, Germany?

Research trip

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

2 months, 1300 pounds for a trip to Aachen and back, including rent

What is the student lifestyle like in Aachen?

Not sure, I don't participate in it

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

It seems like a nice and lively place, but I was here during the Easter break when not much happened

What is the food like?

Great! I'd recommend AKL (Lebanese place) and Nobis to every student

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Aachen?

Only time and effort

How much does it cost to live in Aachen?

Not sure, I got a good offer, but also only one offer

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

German is as easy as any other language, if not easier for Indoeuropean language speakers

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

Flight Krk - Köln, then train Köln - Aachen

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

I guess I would

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

AKL, Nobis, not much else - I don't eat out much since I'm alone and working on a very tight schedule

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

The cathedral, the treasury, the Centre Charlemagne, the city hall

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

It seems to be the a unique type of city: it's a student city, but it's still pretty cheap. Compared to Heidelberg or Cambridge, the prices are spectacularly normal