Erasmus Experience in Camerino, Italy by Alper

Why did you choose to go to Camerino, Italy?

Because it was my only option in Italy.

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

You are only taking the Erasmus scholarship and it's definitely not enough. Italy is too expensive.

What is the student lifestyle like in Camerino?

It's sucks, you don't have many options in here. There is only party on Thursday and Friday. If you want to listen to your head and get relaxed, this is the best place. It is like a retirement house. The city is very little and there is not much people.

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

In fact, if you are Spanish this is the best place because launguage is so similar.

What is the food like?

The good is not bad in fact.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Camerino?

No, the university gave me a room in Ersu (dormitory). But try to go to the Campus, not to Mattei. Campus dormitory is better.

How much does it cost to live in Camerino?

You spend monthly 170 euros in the dormitory and 150 euros in food.

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

No, but if you are spanish or if you already know spanish it's very easy. But if you are the opposite of that, definitely no. And yes, the university offers a language course but you have to pay for that.

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

There's no way. Maybe with Ryanair, but it's not available in Turkey.

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

There's only a few places. So, you don't really have many options. Every Thursday Dada Zen has the best party, also Café Concerto has something like that.

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

Actually all of them are the same.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

City is antique. Don't worry about it, you are living surrounded by history.

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

Here it's so cold.