Erasmus experiences
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China
I went to Sichuan University for an internship in smart membranes in order to obtain my technical degree in Chemical engineering. I had à great time, lab was full or activity and work was interesting. I discovered the complex art of tea (Gong Fu Cha) in chinese culture...
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Experience in Universidad de Granada, Spain by Dylan
What is Universidad de Granada like in general? Spread out in departments across the whole city! You see UGR symbols all over the place. It depends on what you study but Fuentenueva and the Sociology and Political Science campuses are really close to the centre, or the...
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Erasmus experience in Lyon, France
Why did you decide to go to Lyon, France? Foreign experience. To get to know the French culture from up close. Quelle How long is the scholarship valid? How much money did you receive as support? Around 3, 5 months. What is the student lifestyle like in Lyon? Good,...
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Enjoy Florence!!!!!!
Florence is a "human-size city", it is full of everything you want to do or to visit: an infinity of art masterpieces, breathtaking landscapes only few kilometres from the city, lots of shops where you can go shopping and, despite people who say it is not true, there...
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Experience in the Institute of Political Studies of Paris, France by Beatrix
How is the Institute of Political Studies of Paris in general? It is, in my opinion, the institution of higher education that, in France, has opened up to a new social reality and hasn't hesitated either to open itself to the world. This openness makes it, in my...
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Life in transit #2.5
Before moving on to my next destination, Parma, and my first ever city in Italy, I had to go through purgatory. Getting from Interlaken station down to Parma is not the most straightforward path to take. You would imagine it would be easy to get from the south of...
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Erasmus in Warsaw, Poland
Why did you choose to go to Warsaw, Poland? Above all, Warsaw is a cheap city. Most Erasmus students end up in Poland for that very reason. Source How long was your scholarship for? How much money did you receive to help with living costs? I received a scholarship from...
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Where to eat in Milan
“Where to eat in Milan? ” This is a very common question, yet not so easy to answer to. I’ll give you here some of the places where I like to go to, but there are so many others across the city! Whatever you are craving, I believe that you will be able to find it...
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Erasmus experience in Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Why did you decide to go to Cluj-Napoca, in Romania? I won a scholarship of 4 months for an internship abroad within the Erasmus Placement project. After sending my CV to several European companies (in Ireland, England e Danemark) without any success, my university...
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Experience in Bangkok, Thailand by Ernesto Icogo
What is it like to live in Bangkok? Would you recommend it? What is the city like? I've been to Bangkok in many occassions, either as a visitor or a transient traveler. The city, no doubt is mystical, a typical Asian city surrounded by mystique and deep history of...
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Experience in Wroclaw, Poland, by Ernesto Icogo
Source What is it like to live in Wroclaw? Would you recommend it? What is the city like? I have been to Wroclaw on two different occasions. Firstly, on a purely touristic purpose and the other one, to attend a mathematics conference. The first thing I noticed about...
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Erasmus Experience in Padua, Italy by Andrea
Why did you choose to Padua? People who recommended it to me, a friend of mine had been there for Erasmus. How long does the grant last? How much money do you receive in aid? The grant lasts for a four-month period or an entire year. It depends on each autonomous...
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Padua, a "molto bella" city
Why did you decide to go to Padua, Italy? For the similarity of Spanish and Italian culture, the proximity and the ease of learning Italian. Source How long does the grant last? How much money do you receive in aid? Depends on the scholarship you've been granted (from...
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My Erasmus experience in Graz, Austria by Adèle
Why did you choose to go to Graz, Austria? The university lived up to my expectations. I also like hiking in Austria so was attracted to the country. How long did you stay in Graz? How much funding did you receive? I stayed for 6 months. I received 1600€ in total from...
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My experience at the University of Paris Val-De-Marne - Paris XII (Creteil), France, by Juliette
How would you describe the University of Paris Val-De-Marne - Paris in general? A serious university, with no problems across the board. What is the building like? A bit gloomy; there are no windows in the main corridor which makes it feel a bit like a hospital...
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All'antico Vinaio, Firenze
All'Antico Vinaio, Firenze is one of the famous panini shop, which has reached the maximum ratings in online websites, located at Florence city center. Besides the highest ratings, this is one of the oldest street food shop, which attracts more than thousands of daily...
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Erasmus experience in Seville, Spain.
Why did you choose to go to Seville, Spain? I wanted a Spanish-speaking city, my school offered me Seville and Mexico, I chose Seville because of the distance. How long is your stay? How much help do you receive? 1 years, (9 months officially + 2 months in the summer)....
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Erasmus Experience in Bucharest, Romania by Pas
Why did you decide to go to Bucharest, Romania? I decided to go to Bucharest to be able to personally experience a country which is subject to so many prejudices. What's more, Romania has lots of cities and places to visit. How long did the scholarship last? How much...
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Interview of an Erasmus in Cádiz.
1. What steps did you take to obtain a scholarship? I forgot a little: p. Some papers to fill for the university including my parents' income, how many dependent children etc. 2. Were they worth it? Yes! The steps are not very complex and the scholarship is quite...
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Bucharest
Bună everyone! (That means hello, so far nothing complicated). It's been a little over a month since I arrived in Bucharest, Romania. Many, Romanians or not, asked me WHY I chose this destination Erasmus. First of all, our school in Belgium didn't allow us to venture...