Experience in Alexandria, Egypt by samar

What is it like to live in Alexandria? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

it's really great to live in Alexandria , it lies on the Mediterranean sea , it's a collection of culture and landscapes
i would strongly recommend it for other people

What is the student lifestyle like in Alexandria?

we have many places to chill and hangout so there's much fun
we have also many co-working spaces to study and the great library of Alexandria , so the student can study , go out for walking or the gym , visit friends , enjoy accompany with the locals , go to the library and do many activities

How much does it cost to live in Alexandria?

it depends on the person's expenses but it doesn't cost too much because students share the rent in the apartment , also food is cheap ,everyone comes in Alexandria can live very well with low cost

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Alexandria? Is there any advice you can give?

no , not at all , it's very easy to find accommodation
i would advice to connect with locals to find an accommodation we also have groups on Facebook for this

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

the food is really great we have variety of food among Egyptian , Syrian food we also have European dishes , Chinese , almost u can find any type of food
i prefer Egyptian food it's very delicious , as we have the sea in Alexandria we eat fish a lot which is fresh and tasty

What places would you recommend visiting in Alexandria?

serapeum ,bibliotheca Alexandrina ,El-Mursi Abul Abbas Mosque ,corniche , stanley bridge , Alexandria National Museum , Montazah Palace Gardens,
Royal Jewelry Museum , catacombs of kom ash-suqqafah

Is it good to eat out in Alexandria? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

yes , it's really good and safe
i have many favorite places like kentucky , MacDonald , alban swissra , Elfalah , seagull and many other places

Is the nightlife good in Alexandria? Where is good to go?

yes it's really good , you can go to the cafe , night club ,the cinema , the theater or whenever you need to go

What advice would you give future students heading to Alexandria?

enjoy their time and make friends , life is good and safe in alexandria
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