Erasmus Experience in Berlin, Germany by Ana Sofía

Why did you choose to go to Berlin, Alemania?

Because I had the contact with a research group from Berlin, and I wanted to do some things for my PhD thesis there.

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

Six month, and I recived 1000 euros per month and 1240 for the plane tikets.

What is the student lifestyle like in Berlin?

The life in Berlin is amazing. You have always something to do. It's impossible to get bored.

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

Totally.

What is the food like?

You have food from a lot of countries.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Berlin?

Yes. That is the problem with Berlin. It is really hard to find an accommodation there. The way to find it is to get something for the first month, and once you are in Berlin start to look there. Because all the people want to have an interview with you.

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How much does it cost to live in Berlin?

I thing that if you have 800 per month you can live good.

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

There is a lot of courses at University.