Erasmus Experience in Kecskemet, Hungary by Tolga

Why did you choose to go to Kecskemet, Hungary?

to be honest , I had 3 different options but I chose Kecskemet for my engineering education because my all exams was A++

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

I stayed 5 months and received 400 Euro for each month. I stayed in a dormitory that's why life was cost in there.

What is the student lifestyle like in Kecskemet?

No student lifesyle in Kecskemet for erasmus students

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

Especially we have to ask "what we want ? "

What is the food like?

normal , cheap , if you like cooking quite good

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Kecskemet?

yes

How much does it cost to live in Kecskemet?

In 2011 , 100 Euro for Erasmus Student for month (dormitory , but I liked )

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

My main problem was English , They are not (most people and students) avaible to speak english and they prefer German languange.

hard to speak English because if you find student who speak English, you are so lucky :)

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

from Turkey (istanbul) to Budapest , of course by plane.. then from Budapest to kecskemet by train

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

just 2 or 3 places , I can not remember.. but other cities more attractive (like Szeged or ofcourse Budapest)

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

before going compare your choices and no option ,, yes you can go there ... you will enjoy.

good luck .,,