Erasmus Experience in Dessau, Germany by Paula

Why did you choose to go to Dessau, Germany?

Because of the Bauhaus

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

It's 9 months and they give you 250€ per month

What is the student lifestyle like in Dessau?

Relax, chilling, meeting people

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

There's not much to do in Dessau, sometimes there are parties, but the best is the people

What is the food like?

You can find whatever you want in the supermarket

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Dessau?

No, i'm living in a dorm near the campus

How much does it cost to live in Dessau?

400€ each month

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

Super easy, everything is in english and easy to understand

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

You have to fly from Spain to Berlin and then take a train to Dessau

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

Kiez, Bibers, Antik, kultur fabrik

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

Teehäuschen, bella Italia

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Bauhaus, Bauhaus museum, maisterhausses, palaces

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

Don't expect too much about the place, this is not like a usual Erasmus. But people make the place, so find good people to go out with