Erasmus Experience in Athens, Greece by Bchara

Why did you choose to go to Athens, Greece?

for the culture and the landscape.

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

4 month scholarship that includes 850 euros per month

What is the student lifestyle like in Athens?

studying is of course on the daily program but the night life is wild, the tourism is never ending, the food is out of this world, the culture is just what you'd expect from Greece just pure beauty.

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

yes i definitely would

What is the food like?

unique, delicious, cheap, and satisfying.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Athens?

no it was quite easy.

How much does it cost to live in Athens?

the 850 are more than enough to do it all, depending on the way of living you're aiming.

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

Greek language is a bit complicated, but English courses are available, and sometimes French are too.

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

plane, which is cheap, specially if you live in Europe originally, and even if you don't it still is cheap.

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

downtown is filled with nights, so are the places near by, bars are everywhere which is nice and you can even find many exotic places.

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

go for the traditional food instead of the fast food, places near the acropolis are quite good and not that expensive. of course the traditional food (souvlaki could be found almost everywhere)

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

too many to mention but make sure to view them from far away during the night it is also majestic

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

enjoy it as much as you can, it's a very beautiful place.