Erasmus Experience in Firenze, Italy by Atif Kamal

Why did you choose to go to Florence, Italy?

For research suitabilty

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

6 monts til March 2014, 900 Euros per month

What is the student lifestyle like in Florence?

Its luxurious

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

Yes definitly

What is the food like?

Superb

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Florence?

Yes :(

How much does it cost to live in Florence?

almost , atleast 500 euros per month

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

Italian is easy and interesting

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

Train

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

City center and Fiasole

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

Essalunga is not a restaurant but the best :P

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

the city center i guess (iam not sure of any place indeed :P )

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

Take you Jackets with you in Winter, don't buy there anything without a "sale" tag on it, consult someone to find cheap market before being swindled by the luxurious shops :P