Erasmus Experience in Dusseldorf, Germany by Yazan

Why did you choose to go to Dusseldorf, Germany?

I had the opportunity to do my internship at Henkel Düsseldorf, I also advice everyone to study or train in Düsseldorf, it's a really nice city.

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

I don't have a scholarship.

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What is the food like?

In Düsseldorf there are a lot of restaurants and different types of food because there are a lot of nationalities from all the world.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Dusseldorf?

Yes, the accommodation in Düsseldorf are really expensive, but I think that if you are a student you will find cheap accommodation through the university (Studentenwerk).

How much does it cost to live in Dusseldorf?

I'm paying 500 euros and I'm living in a house with a family (I have my own privacy).

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

Yes, of course. There are a lot of courses you can do.

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

You can go by regional train, mitfahren or by airplane if it is far away, but i used the train

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

Altstadt.

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

Sausalitos, Maredo, Libanon, Block house and asian food.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Benrath castle and Rheinturm, K21 museum and other museums.

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

First of all, I advice students who come to Düsseldorf to have a good experience in this city, because it has a huge and international companies and try to hangout everywhere in this city because it's really nice.

Also the location of Düsseldorf is really good.

And I wish you all the best :)