Erasmus Experience in Kecskemet, Hungary by Pablo

Why did you choose to go to Kecskemet, Hungary?

Cheap and small country very good located for visiting others in Eastern Europe, some opportunities to work after finish my studies because there are some industrial enterprises in the city and motivation projects in the university.

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

10 months. ~200€/month

What is the student lifestyle like in Kecskemet?

Very good atmosphere in dormitories every week day and 2 dormitory parties per month. Hungarian students are really friendy with erasmus

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

I can't say no

What is the food like?

Good, sometimes spicy and big quantities

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Kecskemet?

No, Kecskemet College gives you accomodation

How much does it cost to live in Kecskemet?

400-500€/month

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

Hungarian is really difficult and sometimes is necessary to communicate with other inhabitants. There are lessons to learn hungarian.

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

Plane to Budapest + train from the airport

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

Mb1 and other pubs in the downtown

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

There are some good restaurants in the downtown

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Cifrapalota, Rakozci ut, pedestrian areas on the city center