Erasmus Experience in Bratislava, Slovakia by Mica

Why did you choose to go to Bratislava, Slovakia?

Cheap, location

What is the student lifestyle like in Bratislava?

Here are a lot of Erasmus students from all over the world. At the University of Economics we were about 150-160 people. Also at the other universities there are a lot of exchange students. You have a lot of parties in bratislava which is organized for the students. The school level is lower than at my home university, so I had a lot of free time and could travel a lot!

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

Yes! You have the possibility to travel a lot and you will meet so many other students from everywhere. Also the living costs are low, so you will probably spend less money than at home.

What is the food like?

A lot of meat and cheese. Traditional foods are halusky and onion soup.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Bratislava?

Yes, I rented an apartment so I had to pay the real estate agent.

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

Yes there is a language, but I did not attend it. The language is similar to Russian, Serbian, Croatian.

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

By bus and EasyTaxi or Uber.

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

KC Dunaj

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

The old town and the castel Hrad are a must. If you are interested there are a many museums.