Experience in Arad, Romania, by Milos

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

Arad it is a small and beautiful city. I live here since I was 6 years old. I recommend it beacause we have an awesome park where you can walk across the Mures river. It has two universities where you can study a lot of different subjects. Here it was one of the first music conservatories in Europe.

The city has a population around 160 000 making it the 12th largest city in Romania. Arad is the third largest city in the western part of the country, behind Timișoara and Oradea.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Arad?

Life as a student it's interesting. There are meetings and parties for new students every week and they also have to learn.

How much does it cost to live in Arad?

I stay in Arad with my parents and I don't know exactly the costs of living. I think it's between 500-600euros per month, depends of how much money do you want to spent.

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

I think it's not very difficult to find any accommodation in Arad. You can search on some websites to find accommodation in the city.

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

If you want to eat then come to my mom (joking). Food is tasty, traditional food especially like sarmale, clatite, ciorba, mamaliga, papanasi, salata de vinete... All of these are my favourite kind of food.

What places would you recommend visiting in Arad?

1. Arad State Theater, hosting an annual Classical Theater Festival International Underground, Theater Festival.
2. Philharmonic orchestra.
3. Puppet theater.
4. Arad Museum Complex.
5. Mures Floodplain Natural Park.

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

Yes, there are some restaurants and pubs where you can eat:

1. Art Caffe.
2. Ratio Restaurant.
3. Euphoria.
4. Padam Bistro.
5. Biosweets - Vegan restaurant.

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

There are some pubs and clubs where you can party. It is better to go near Arad, in Timisoara for better parties.

What advice would you give future students heading to Arad?

If you want to learn, here it is a good place for that.