Erasmus Experience in Kosice, Slovakia by Michaela

Why did you choose to go to Kosice, Slovakia?

Because this town is near my home.

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

Staying depends on if you want live in dormitory or in rent flats. Dormitory cost about 50-90 euros. Shared flats depends on location it is in range about 200 - 400 euros.

What is the student lifestyle like in Kosice?

It is lots of disco and party too.

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

Yes.

What is the food like?

Very well.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Kosice?

No.

How much does it cost to live in Kosice?

400 - 500 euros

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

Yes language courses are available in University. I think yes, you make oneself understood with other people.

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

By train.

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

I recommend bars: Retro, Jazz, Malbo ...

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

I recommend national food of Slovak: halusky
And restaurant, hmmm lot of restaurants are in main street of Kosice.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Cathedral of st. Elizabeth, Spis castel, Slovak paradise, High Tatras, Slovak technical museum, Zoo, Botanical garden ...

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

Yes, you need google maps and fully charged power bank :)