Erasmus Experience in Canterbury, United Kingdom by Pauline

Why did you choose to go to Canterbury, United Kingdom?

I didn't have any other choices!

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

The scholarship I got covers 6 months. The accommodation fees and the cost of living are pretty high.

What is the student lifestyle like in Canterbury?

You can join many societies and many events during the year. A lot of Erasmus parties are also organised every week.

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

If it is only for one semester or one year, yes. But it is a very small city, so there is not much to visit.

What is the food like?

There are many nice restaurants in town (Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Chinese, Turkish... ), you can find the food you like!

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Canterbury?

I chose an accommodation on campus, provided by the University.

How much does it cost to live in Canterbury?

Even if it is a small city, the cost of living is quite expensive.

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

It takes time to get used to the accent. It also depends on the people.

Yes, language courses are available in the University.

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

I took the plane to London, and then from London I took a coach, which is the cheapest way to go to Canterbury.

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

You can find many pubs in town. If you like to dance, you can go to The Old Brewery Tavern, the Cuban or Club Chemistry.

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

The ones I tried were all very good!

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

The cathedral! But you can also go to Whitstable which is 20 minutes away (by bus) from Canterbury, or to the castles.