Erasmus Experience in Kaunas, Lithuania by Gamar

Why did you choose to go to Kaunas, Lithuania?

Kaunas is a beautiful and quiet city. It is considered the second largest city in Lithuania after Vilnius. I chose Kaunas because I really like cities where there are many international students and I can contact with them. Location is good, people are so friendly, and since most of them can speak English or Russian the communication is so easy.

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

Unfortunately I don't have any scholarship here, but i can say that Lithuania is one of the cheapest country around the Europe. Living Cost depends on person; it can be between 350-400 euros or more per month.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Kaunas?

In Kaunas, students can do everything in the same time; I mean, they can study and have party as well. Everything is more suitable for student life.

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

Now I am studying at Vytautas Magnus University and I strongly recommend this university to students. They will get quality good education, can learn and improve their knowledge by friendly and talented teachers of our university. This university give chances to students, either full year student or Erasmus exchanges.

What is the food like?

About food I can say that it's good for me, but everybody has different taste. Generally You can find what you want: seafood, vegetables, fruits, sweets and so on.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Kaunas?

Student's dormitory is situated in the city center and it is really comfortable for students to live there. Dormitory offer double rooms to 2 or 3 persons. Monthly cost is 70 euros and it includes everything. ( internet, laundry, and so on )

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

Almost every language (Chinese, Japanese, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Korean, Portuguese and so on) students can get free during semester also they can get private courses, which are not free.

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

To travel from Kaunas is really easy for students, especially by bus and by plane. As we know, Kaunas stays in good position and you can go everywhere easily, for example to Poland, Czech Republic and Baltic's states as well as to another European countries. The best offer is Ecoline and Ryanair to travel for students from Kaunas and Vilnius.

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

Night life really good in Kaunas, at 3-4 clubs are open to students. Also more places are gathered all students together for enjoying, such as Jam Pub, Republic Pub Kaunas and so on. You can spend your amazing night in these cozy places.

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

I can recommend really good places to eat some delicious food such as pizza places are called Pas-Paolo, Bella Italy (it offers delicious Italian pizza. In Charlie Pizza they can find Lithuanian national foods. Actually, all good places are closer to University and dormitory.

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

I recommend this city and universities (Vytautas Magnus University and Kaunas Technology University) to future students who would like to come to Kaunas. All of them will enjoy with student life, because Kaunas is a student's city. Everywhere you can see happy, friendly young, international students and local people.