Erasmus Experience in Caserta, Italy by Marta

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Why did you choose to go to Caserta, Italy?

Because it's Italy. But Caserta was not the city I was hoping to get.

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

1500€.

What is the student lifestyle like in Caserta?

It's boring. There are some parties in Naples (20 min away from Caserta) but there's nothing in Caserta.

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

Not the city but the University.

What is the food like?

Great: good pasta and pizzas with good price.

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Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Caserta?

I found an appartment one week after I arrived. It had 2 bedroons and I paid 160€/month (half of 320€ because i was living with a friend).

How much does it cost to live in Caserta?

It's not expensive.

The houses and the food are cheap.

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

It's not difficult do learn italian. Yes, there are a language course but it's available in another university (Santa Maria Capua Vetere). I had to go by bus. (It takes 20min to get there).

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

By airplane to Rome (to Naples it's much more expensive). From Rome to Caserta you must go by train or bus (I used to go by train, there are cheap tickets in certain hours - trenitalia webpage).

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

In the city center there are some nice coffees like "Tropicana".

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Reggia di Caserta. To see another thing you must go to Naples, Pompei, Capri Island...

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