Experience in Athens, Greece by Andreas

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

Athens is like a miniature of NY. Everything is just around the corner and accesible from everyone. It's a city for all tastes depending the area that you visit, with great past and history, very friendly people and tremendous night life.

What is the student lifestyle like in Athens?

For a student who's visiting Athens for the first time to study, lifestyle will be something definitely new. From the busy rush hours of evening until late nights every student will find something to do and someone to get along with.

How much does it cost to live in Athens?

Due to its transportation and near distances Athens will be medium or even low cost city to live in. The key here is to rent a house not exactly in the center of Athens but near it where rents are cheaper. In my personal experience I suggest Koukaki and Kallithea, great places with always things going on to do and cheap rents.

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

It's not very dificult but you have to keep in mind that there are many different areas in which universities in Athens exist. For example for Panteion university the best places are Koukaki and Kallithea with cheeap rents and giod night life. For PAPEI university the best places are Kallithea and Piraeus.

So before finding a place to stay keep in mind where are you going to study and what do you want to do after study hours; )

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

Greek tradional food is quite influenced by Constandinopole and Turkish flavours, Mediterranean flavours and balkan flavours, so you will have a great amount of opportunities to explore culinary cousine. Definitely a dish to suggest which is a favourite to all they have tried is souvlaki!

What places would you recommend visiting in Athens?

All should visit Acropolis and Parthenonas which are the main ancient sightseeing attractions for everyone. Also need to visit places near the sea like Vouliagmenh ans Glufada, even if it's winter; )

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

It is good to eat out although restaurants can be a litle expencive so check prices first.

Favourite spots:

• Gazi college @ Glufada
• Rock and balls @ Plateia agias eirhnhs
• Pane salame @ Kolonaki
• Cantene Stamatis @ Neos kosmos

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

There are plenty of choices in Athens to have a great night. From going to Gazi and Monasthraki for a beer, local wine and ouzo, to bars in Syntagma or even clubbing to all coastal clubs like Akrwthri, Dream City and Nalu.

What advice would you give future students heading to Athens?

Be open minded, have fun take care of yourself and equip yourself with plenty of forces cause Athens is a place that never sleeps with uncounted places to visit!