Erasmus Experience in Dunkirk, France

Why did you choose to go to Dunkirk, France?

It was my second option, my first one was Paris but I didn't have the marks they asked to go to Paris.

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

The scholarship is about 3-4 months. I received around € 1500.

What is the student lifestyle like in Dunkirk?

You can go to the beach, there are so many students parties, almost every weekend. The people from Dunkirk is very nice and open to receive foreign students.

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

Yes, I recommend it. I really enjoy my time there. One advice, is to rent a house/apartment with more students. The city is not a big city with so many things to do, but the people are nice and you can get any ways to have fun. It is so close from other big cities that in less than 2 hours you could be there, like Belgium, Lille, Paris... So it is a good place if you want to travel around Europe.

What is the food like?

French food is amazing!

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Dunkirk?

No, it was easy.

How much does it cost to live in Dunkirk?

It is not so expensive, like Barcelona.

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

Yes, there are courses.

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

Plane to Paris and TGV to Dunkirk.

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

The bars in front of the beach.

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

The restaurants in front of the beach.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

In the downtown there are so many places.

Is there any other advice that you could give to future students who are going to Dunkirk?

Try to have French friends to learn the language.

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