Erasmus Experience in Frankfurt am Main, Germany by Okan

Why did you choose to go to Frankfurt, Germany?

Because, I wanted to live in a cosmopolitan and multicultural city. One of the best option to experience it, is Frankfurt. So, I chose Frankfurt, Germany. Another reason was to improve my German language skill.

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

Scholarship was calculated as 500 € per month, so totally it was 1000 €. Before your departure, you can get 70 % of this. But in both conditions the scholarship is not enough to meet your needs. (Just accommodation + transportation cost almost 500 € per month).

What is the student lifestyle like in Frankfurt?

I did not study there, so I do not have certain idea about student lifestyle but because I am still a student I can say something on that. Student life style is not easy in terms of costs. Otherwise, there are many places to socialize.

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

I can strongly recommend the city to other students. It is an amazing city with variety of huge buildings and historical structures. It is really worth to see.. But I do not have any idea about the University of Frankfurt as I did my internship in a company.

What is the food like?

There are all types of restaurant so you can choose whatever you would like to eat. (such as Indian, Turkish, Japanese, Chinese, Tai cuisine or so).

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Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Frankfurt?

No, I did not pay any extra cost to find it. Because there are variety of websites to search. But most of them were in German, so sometimes I had to deal with it.

How much does it cost to live in Frankfurt?

Honestly, I have no clue. Roughly around 700 € monthly or so.

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

I can say that everybody or at least people that I met can speak English. So, I did not have any problem. However, I have a knowledge of German, so when I had any problem it helped me a lot. I do not have any idea about the University.

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

Since I live in Turkey, the easiest and most economical way to travel is by plane. You can search on internet cheap tickets. There are several types of airway companies as you know. And you can follow their offers, in order to catch the appropriate one to you.

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

I would recommend that Sachsenhausen where there are lots of clubs, bars and cafe. You can go there and enjoy your night out as you wish either in a night club or even in shisha bars..

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

Almost all restaurants are good according to their service style or their different tastes. My favorite is Tai restaurant that is located on Mainzerland str. However there are different restaurants around Hauptbahnhof or in the center.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

The city hosts all types of culture because it has an international fair, museums and some historical structure. All places in the centre are worth a visit.

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

Just the advice that I can give is being careful about homeless and drug people in the city. Especially in the center and around the main train station area. Sometimes they can be dangerous.