Erasmus Experience in Bucharest, Romania by Kateřina

Why did you choose to go to Bucharest, Romania?

I like eastern countries and their cultures. Romania is very specail country with beautiful people and landscape. I like to travel to countryside and meet "normal" citizens, but even Bucharest as a big city surprised me a lot and I was really very happy to spent my Erasmus there.

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

I was one month in Sibiu for the language course. If you can, surely take this experience, it will help you to understand the culture and of course the language. In Bucharest I was from February till the end of June. Prices are higher then it the rest of Romania, but still it is ok. I had scholarship from Erasmus and also money from my parents.

What is the student lifestyle like in Bucharest?

It depends of type of persons. I am in love with culture things, so i found some culture events. I am not so much party type, but there were a lot of them, every week some. But Bucharest is big city so every evening you can choose from a lot of possibilities.

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

Absolutely.:) you will fall in love with it, beautiful parks, sunny days, cheep beer..:)

What is the food like?

for me it is a butt difficult, because I am vegetarian, but even for me it was tastefulll in restaurant. for buying vegetable and fruits I sincerely recomend markets with those from farmers, like in Obor, where it is really cheap and very, very good.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Bucharest?

i found it easily in one flat on the internet

How much does it cost to live in Bucharest?

the rent was quite expensive for one room it was 200 euro.

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

yes, there are courses. but the language is not so diffucult. if your native language is latin, like italian, spanish or french, it will be very easy for you:)

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

train or bus or plane, dont mind, everything is fun:)

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

Lipscani street or a tea room

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

Caro cu bere, famous and beautiful, have cheep breakfast there:)

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

enjoy and say hello from me..:)