Erasmus Experience in Firenze, Italy by David

Why did you choose to go to Florence, Italy?

Because for me it's the most beautiful city in Italy

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

1 year

What is the student lifestyle like in Florence?

very good, lots of students and partys made by the 3 erasmus organizations

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

definitely, you can't go wrong with Florence

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What is the food like?

very good, italian food is one of the best in the world

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Florence?

A little bit, I searched for two weeks before riding something good

How much does it cost to live in Florence?

A bit expensive, a single room is never cheaper than 300-350, the restaurants are expensive, but the supermarkets are cheap

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

The language is easy, especially if you come from Europe. For me it's worth going to italy for the language alone

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

By plain, Ryanair to Bologna or Pisa is the cheapest way to get to Florence

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

Full up, Rex, Space

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

You have to try aperitivo, like the one in Santa Croce, Soul Kitchen, you pay 5€ for a drink and you can eat all you want

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Duomo, Santa Croce, Pallazo Pitti, everything in florence is with seeing, and also around it, like Siena and Cinque Terre

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

Save money to travel, as there are so many places to visit in Italy