Erasmus Experience in Göttingen, Germany by Daria

Why did you choose to go to Göttingen, Germany?

I wanted to improve my German skills.

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

5-6 months x 300-400 euro.

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

Definitely yes!

What is the food like?

There are canteens, wich has 50% discount for Georg August University students. One big dinner costs about 2, 5-3, 5 euro.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Göttingen?

University admits dorms. The costs are between 200-300 euro per month.

How much does it cost to live in Göttingen?

700 euro per month.

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

There is a lot of language courses for Erasmus students, which are free of charge.

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

Bus is the cheapest way to get there from Warsaw, about 40 euro for two way ticket. But there are also trains.

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

Savoy club.

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

Canteens are the best.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

You will get the free ticket for trains through Niedersachsen. So u can visit a lot of cities, also Hamburg.