Erasmus Experience in Geneva, Switzerland by Helen

What is the student lifestyle like in Geneva?

It was nice!

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

I wouldn't recommend the city for Erasmus because I believe there are better places for this. The university was very good.

What is the food like?

Nothing special and really expensive!

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Geneva?

It was really difficult and expensive but at the end I was very lucky.

How much does it cost to live in Geneva?

I was spending every month about 1000 euros per month with the rent.

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

I didn't have difficulties with the language despite I was a beginner. At the university the courses were in French.

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

There wasn't any way except airplane and it was expensive.

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

Parfumerie or Contretemp.

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

I used to go to the old town.

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

Stay close to gare Cornavin... (train station)