Experience in Athens, Greece, by Theofilou

What was your experience living in Athens? Would you recommend it? How is the city?

Athens is madness, it's worldly and chaotic, but if you are organized it's manageable. And there's the sea!

How is the student ambiance in Athens?

Very good, you can find plenty of things to do!

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What's the cost of living in Athens?

700 euros per month.

Is it difficult to find housing in Athens? What advice can you give?

No, not at all, but I think it's better to stay in the university residences.

How is the food in the city? What are your favorite dishes?

Souvlaki! After that, mousakas, Greek salad, dolmades, pastitsio, fasolakia and even more dishes!

What places do you recommend visiting in Athens?

I recommend the museum of the Acropolis, and archaeological sites. Yet, there's a lot to do with regards to art.

And eating in Athens? What are your favorite places?

You can eat anywhere in Athens!

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What places do you recommend for going out?

I recommend especially Plaka, Exarheia, Suntagma, Gkazi, and the city center!

What advice do you want to give to future Erasmus students in Athens?

Don't just stay in the city center! Explore Greece and the islands!