Erasmus Experience in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Why did you choose to go to Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany?

It was a city that was different to my home city (Madrid) and I was keen to try something new. I also heard a lot of good things about Freiburg im Breisgau from people who had been there to visit and on Erasmus.

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

It depends on how long you get offered and what you apply for, in my case I could've gone for either 5 or 10 months.

What is the student lifestyle like in Freiburg im Breisgau?

It's very varied, there are people from lots of different countries and from other parts of Germany, it's actually strange to meet a student from Freiburg there.

Would you recommend the city and the university of Freiburg im Breisgau to other students?

Yes, Freiburg is a small to medium sized city which you'll feel comfortable in very quickly and where you'll get to know a lot of people. Besides, being that it's a university city, there are a lot of cafeterias and pubs. There are a lot of young people in the streets and it's a pretty city, with some amazing views being so close to the Black Forest.

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What is the food like there?

It's abundant above all, the portions are huge in Germany, but the food, in general, is delicious. There's not as much variety as there is in Spain, but it's good here and a lot of things are potato based.

How did you find your accommodation?

Through the university, they take care of everything and they got me an apartment in a residence.

How much does accommodation cost? What are the prices like there in general?

Hotels and other kinds of accommodation are expensive, in fact the prices are pretty high. By contrast, the prices of the residences or renting a room or a flat are decent and perfectly affordable.

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

German is difficult, it's best to go there knowing how to speak it or with some kind of basic level of knowledge, if you can't, it's not hard to get by since people there speak English. At any rate, the university offers German courses for foreign students, some for free and some not, but even then they're cheap. There are also a lot of academies that offer courses that are affordable and very highly subscribed.

What is the cheapest or easiest way to get to Freiburg im Breisgau from your home city?

There are EasyJet flights to Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg international airport from Madrid and when you get out of the French terminal, there are buses to Freiburg, which take less than an hour.

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Where would you recommend for a night out in Freiburg im Breisgau?

Jazz Hause, Elpi, Crash, Kamikaze, Rin tin tin and White Rabbit.

And to eat in Freiburg im Breisgau? What are some of your favourite places to go?

Atlantik, Schlappen, Art Cafe and Tacheles.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

A cultural visit here is lovely and short, it's a city that you can see in a very little time, but it actually has a lot of charm.

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Do you have any advice for students coming to Freiburg im Breisgau in the future?

I'd recommend you learn a bit of German before you come here, it's important for daily life and you'll be able to interact with the German students and not just always end up in a group of people from your home country.