Erasmus Experience in Catania, Italy by Marta

What is the student lifestyle like in Catania?

Students lifestyle is the pulse of this city!

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

sure

What is the food like?

Awesome! Prepare yourself for +5kg more :P

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Catania?

I could count on both AEGEE and ESN guys who helped me a lot. They did it for free and the flat was well placed and not so expensive.

How much does it cost to live in Catania?

Well, it costs you some force to go to sleep everyday cause you don't wan't to miss a thing there ;)

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

Italian is nice and easy - once having a try, you will not stop improving it even not mentioned it.

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

plane
Krakow - Milan, Milan - Catania
Krakow - Trapani, Trapani - Catania

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

Just leave your flat and open your mind for the people. They will make your night :)

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

even mensa was good :p

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

Open your hearts for new experience. Let it be time of your life. Don't miss any minute there cause you will miss every second :))))