Erasmus Experience in Bucharest, Romania by Liyan

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Why did you choose to go to Bucharest, Romania?

It's cheap, people are friendly and education is easy.

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

I didn't receive any scholarship I pay for everything.

What is the student lifestyle like in Bucharest?

I personally didn't like the student lifestyle, it's a very big city and it's hard to find apartments that are close to the university I would prefer a smaller city.

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

If you like the city life and partying then yes but if you prefer a more quiet place then no.

What is the food like?

There is all kinds of restaurants and it's cheap.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Bucharest?

Yes.

How much does it cost to live in Bucharest?

I pay 350 euros for a studio and the other expenses are not so much, for example, alcohol is cheap and food is also cheap but it depends if you are a party person.

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

The language is pretty hard and people there don't speak good English so I had lots of difficulties communicating with the locals.

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

I live in Israel so I go by plane.

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

To center old town there you can find all kinds of activities.

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

I love Arabic food so I go to Ali baba restaurant to eat there but you can also find all kinds of restaurants in the old town

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

The palace.

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

Be safe it's a big city with lots of people that are going to try to scandal you especially the taxies try to order your taxi from an app called clever taxi.