Erasmus Experience in Bamberg, Germany by Elisabetta
Why did you choose to go to Bamberg, Germany?
Actually I did not chose it. I am a Joint degree student program, it was my home university who sent me there. I would have rather chosen another place.
How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?
They gave me no scholarship, because I had already spent 9 months in England as an Erasmus, the costs of living are quite high.
What is the student lifestyle like in Bamberg?
To be honest there is not much entertainment, only a few bar and restaurants are opened after 7 pm. German students are not very friendly and you have better to try and socialize with other Erasmus students.
Would you recommend the city and the University of Bamberg to other students?
It depends. If you are really very interested in German academic culture and life style it is quite ok. Otherwise you have better to chose another country.
What is the food like?
The quality is not very good.
Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Bamberg?
The university found it for me but it took a lot of time and I was thinking I would have been homeless at my arrival.
How much does it cost to live in Bamberg?
More than 350 per month.
Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?
The preparatory course lasts only 2 weeks, it is not very useful. If you have not studied German you have better not to come to Bamberg.
What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Bamberg from your city?
By plane is the only way but it is expensive.
Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Bamberg?
I don't know.
And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Bamberg?
The Chinese and the Japanese are good.
What good cultural sites are there to visit?
Numberg and München. The city centre of Bamberg is pretty.
Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Bamberg in the future?
Yes: Study German before, because they are not going to help you much and be prepared.
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