Erasmus Experience in Berlin, Germany by Anica

Why did you choose to go to Berlin, Germany?

I wanted to learn german.

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

I had no scholarship, I was there just 1 month, to improve my german.

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

It really depends of what kind of person you are. :) It's very very casual and unconventional style of life. All are chilling in parks :)

What is the food like?

It's not the best that I tasted. For example, if you like bread,it's really awful. But there are a lot of restaurants, and very cheap. Italians defenetly the best :)

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Berlin?

Yeah, I rented one room in Fridrichshain, but this whole trip was on my own.

How much does it cost to live in Berlin?

It depeneds of where are u come from... If you want to go clubbing, for some bigger clubs you must pay, 15 or 20e, for transport you need 80e for month ticket and food it depends on what you like...

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

I dont know is that available on University, but there are many schools,where you can learn, it's around 300e for month or more....
Sure, it's difficult language, but if you are there, it's easier for you to get it.

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

From Belgrade by plane, it's cheaper if you make a connection with some other city. I traveled to Zurich,then there took plane to Berlin. Swiss company is very good and not so expensive.

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

Woow. There are electronic music. So, if you like it, Berlin is right city for you! It's pritty difficult to find anything with house commercial music.
I prefer club Weekend at Alexander Platz. The view from awesome terasse is amazing!

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

There are lots. In area where I was, in Sammariter Strasse are many different kind of restaurants.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Many, a lot of museums, castles (Zitadelle), Sachsenhaus- camp, Branderbuger Tor......