Erasmus Experience in Dresden, Germany by DL

Why did you choose to go to Dresden, Germany?

I was positioned here by the Germany's Fulbright Kommission to work here as an English Language Assistant.

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

It is 10 months. I receive 850 EUR per month.

What is the student lifestyle like in Dresden?

The student lifestyle improved drastically when other students arrived.

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

I would recommend the TU-Dresden to students looking to improve their understanding of traditional German values, as well as propel themselves into the sciences.

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What is the food like?

The food consists most of beef and pork options, and other such traditional choices.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Dresden?

It took about a month to find appropriate accommodation.

How much does it cost to live in Dresden?

In the neighborhood of 500 EUR per month.

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

No. The Saxon dialect is difficult to grasp, but there are language courses offered. Their system to find the right German level is not as specific as it should be. For example, I am between B1 and B2 German and the two classes that were recommended to me were not correct. I discovered after 6 weeks that I should have been in EBW3 (Introduction in professional and scientyifical language- universitary and professional written communication), which I had no idea how to understand this metric.

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

By public transport or by bike.

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

I would recommend Neustadt.

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

There is a good Thai restaurant at Pirnaischer Platz called SALA.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

The Schwebebahn and the Deutsches Hygienes Museum.

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