Erasmus Experience in Florence, Italy by Angela

Why did you choose to go to Florence, Italy?

I didn't choose the place, my note was taller than the others.

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

2 years, 3100 €.

What is the student lifestyle like in Florence?

It's difficult because of the money you have to spend in the house, but the aliments are expensive.

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

, Of course, the people are very friendly and kind, they always help you.

What is the food like?

You have all kinds of types of food, you have many restaurants of different types of foods, Chinese, Mexican, American... in the market are aliments for vegans, for vegetarians but the meat is very expensive.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Florence?

No, my city find a place to me.

How much does it cost to live in Florence?

The rent is expensive and the meat also too.

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

More o less. It depends on the language, my mother language is Spanish so to me it was very easy to understand and deal with it. Yes, there are many courses.

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

It was economic because I find a good journey with plane months earlier to my travel.

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

My favorite place was an irish pub in the cathedral of Florence.

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

An american restaurant in via Nazionale.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

It's Florence, you have all the city, a lot of museums.

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

My experience in Florence was amazing but the organization of my city in Spain was awful.