Erasmus Experience in Imatra, Finland by Daisy

Why did you choose to go to Imatra, Finland?

It is a conducive place for study

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

I am not sure how much money

What is the student lifestyle like in Imatra?

Enjoyable

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

Yes I would recommend students who want a conducive environment to study.

What is the food like?

A lot of potatoes and meat in almost every meal

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Imatra?

I thank the university for having a relationship with the student's apartment as soon as you get an admission, you also sign a rent contract

How much does it cost to live in Imatra?

Around 500€/m its quite cheap as compared to other cities

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

There is Finnish,German and spanish

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

By bike or walk its not far

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

Bar and bistro

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

The MacDonalds

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Museums,lake saimaa and resorts

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

Imatra is a good place for studies