Erasmus Experience in Firenze, Italy by Manuel

Why did you choose to go to Florence, Italy?

If you want to study arts, it's one of the best places where you can do it. Art is everywhere!

What is the food like?

So expensive, you will be really bored of eating pasta thousand times a week...luckily the Mensa (university) works great and you can change your meal everyday there with a really cheap price.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Florence?

Yes. It is really hard.

How much does it cost to live in Florence?

It is an expensive city. Arround 400/300 the flat and another 400-450 to live.

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

Yes, you can improve there but there is not options for Music Erasmus students.

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

Always plane. I recomend you to arrive Pisa...it is pretty much cheaper and there are cheap buses Pisa airport-Florence center.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Everywhere, museums, theatres...