Experience in Bologna, Italy by flavia

What is it like to live in Bologna? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

it's a very cool city which offers a lot to all the students and especially to the erasmus ones. I really enjoyed my life here, there's a lot of cultural stuff going on, theaters and so on.
Cool concerts, cafes, cinemas...

What is the student lifestyle like in Bologna?

students like to stayin the main square drin king beers from the nightshops around piazza verdi, but if you like something more sophisticate you may enjoy all the locals in via del pratello or just in the streets close to piazza verdi.

How much does it cost to live in Bologna?

mmmh it's not that cheap actually

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Bologna? Is there any advice you can give?

so and so, maybe it's better for you to coem here a bit early

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

ahah! that's amazing! Youcan find cheap pizza everywhere but it's not typical from here,the tpical food here is lasane, tortellini and ragù sauce

What places would you recommend visiting in Bologna?

the two towers, piazza maggiore, the seven churces of piazza santo stefano..

Is it good to eat out in Bologna? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

sure, no idea, I don't eat out very often,

Is the nightlife good in Bologna? Where is good to go?

sure, if you like techno or drum & bass you may enjoy the disco 'The Link', or you could like all the places around piazza verdi, some disco full of erasmus students.

What advice would you give future students heading to Bologna?

mmh...come early to get a cheap room and then follow all the erasmus events, they are pretty cool compared to the activities you usually find for erasmus people in other countries