Erasmus Experience in Bologna, Italy by Efe Can

Why did you choose to go to Bologna, Italy?

Actually, that was a must. Because i have no options except Bologna.

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

My erasmus scolarship is exact same long with sum of days i spent in Italy and it's about 400 euros per month

What is the student lifestyle like in Bologna?

Everynood aperativo and party, if you want you can study during daytime, at anywhere.

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

If you know Italian, absolutely yes, otherwise (if your courses are in Italian) you may have some hard time to understand the content of course.

What is the food like?

In first 1-2 months you find it really really incredible but after that time you start to getting used to it. Even thogh they're still awesome.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Bologna?

Actually no, you just need a working cell phone and search the ads. in via zamboni.

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How much does it cost to live in Bologna?

I pay 300 for rent, and probably 100-150 for food and other consumptions.

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

There is language course avaliable at beginning of semester, but you have to be serious to learn from it. I still cannot talk good italian but it's totally different compared to my language

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

Buying plane tickets, early. I think there is no other cheapest way.

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

You can find many bar, pub, night club around via zamboni and via santo stefano.

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

Learn a bit italian, don't forget to drink magic sam, and cheap shots around everywhere.