Erasmus Experience in Berlin, Germany by Drif

Why did you choose to go to Berlin, Germany?

Because it's a big city, it's beautiful, it contains many cultures, poeple come from all over the world to see Berlin, it's the capital of the big history. And it's the capital, where the leaving is pretty easy, everything is cheap, the food, the rent, all the accommodation, so the student, who has not a big budget can live perfectly there, and without forgetting the different great universities.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Berlin?

For a student, Berlin is perfect, financially it's a cheap city, there is so many activities that a student can do, and so many people coming from different countries, so the student has the possibility to learn many cultures, and making many friends.

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

Yes, the Universities in Berlin are one of the greatest in the world, and there is universities for all different studies Art, Science, Technologie... and what's good in Berlin also, is the many work opportunities, there is so many student jobs, and super easy to find.

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What is the food like?

The food is great, we can find everything: Italian, German, Arabic, Asian, French...

And What's good is that, in Berlin the food is super cheap.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Berlin?

The price for the accommodation is super good, specially for the student, the only bad point, is that it's hard to find a home in Berlin. And I think it's because the population is super big.

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How much does it cost to live in Berlin?

Not much, with the accommodation, the food, the personal expenses 700€ would be enough.

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

The language is hard, everyone knows this, but after 7 to 10 months is possible to learn, speak and understand it easily.

And yes there is courses in the university but only after having the B2 level, the courses are for the highest levels and to prepare the student for the highest german language test like DSH, DAF or Telc C1. It's an academic test that allows the student to pursuit his study in German at the uni.

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

By flight, I am from Algeria, the easiest way is the flight. And yes, we can travel economically, because we can find many promotions on the tickets.

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

Everywhere. Berlin is the city, that doesn't sleep. There is so many activities, music concerts, many night clubs, bars... especially in Neukölln, where we can find a very good, cheap and cool bars and night clubs.

Without forgetting the many and amazing festivals.

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

There is so many, I can almost say that they are all good. So I recommend to go and to try and see all different restaurants I don't really have a preference.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

The museums, the Wall of Berlin, Potsdamer Platz, Alexander Platz, the Brandenburg, Charlottenburg, the Gendarmenmarkt, the great and different parks, and Neukölln.

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Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Berlin in the future?

Yeah, Berlin is a great city, but can be a big distraction for the student, in reason of the many and the different activities there. So I advice the student, to try to concentrate on the study, to not be so much attracted to all the fun because it can be a bad consequences on the study. But also having fun of course, just to do a good balance.