Erasmus Experience in Bologna, Italy by michele

Why did you choose to go to Bologna, Italy?

Type of master available - very international town

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

9 months - 600 € per month paid by my sponsor

What is the student lifestyle like in Bologna?

laissez faire - deprived - alcoholic

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

No

What is the food like?

Very good, even for Italian standards

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Bologna?

No

How much does it cost to live in Bologna?

~800€ per month

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

No, Italian is not easy. Yes, there are courses.

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

Train

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

Cassero night club

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

Ai Cesari

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Compianto del Cristo Morto - Morandi's museum.

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

Prefer a more open city and a more rigorous uni.