Erasmus Experience in Athens, Greece by Gabriel

Why did you choose to go to Athens, Greece?

No other chance

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

6 months, 800 per month

What is the student lifestyle like in Athens?

So many things to be done as being the capital.

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

After having been living in UK, Belgium, Holland, Lithuania and Spain, I find this city as the most disorganised and dirty.

Best thing were the beaches during summer time.

The University does not match what u could expect from a EU country capital, again, messy organisation (or just lack of it).

What is the food like?

Good quality and affordable prices

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Athens?

Easy as long as you know how to handle it

How much does it cost to live in Athens?

You can be done with around 500 per month.

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

Not applicable

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

Flights

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

Anywhere within the city centre

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

Any, every neighbourhood has its own

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Any historic spot

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

As long as your expectations are to get rid of some credits, that's not a bad place