Erasmus Experience in Leiden, Netherlands by Dionisio
Why did you choose to go to Leiden, Netherlands?
I chose to go to Leiden, Netherlands for several reasons:
How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?
I received about 230€ per month. (5 months: a little more than 1000 euros).
What is the student lifestyle like in Leiden?
Would you recommend the city and the University of Leiden to other students?
Sure. Go to Leiden! City and University will welcome with open arms.
What is the food like?
Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Leiden?
Finding an accomodation in Leiden is very simple. You can do it by the Internet or/and going to the useful Visitor Centre sited opposite to the Leiden Centraal station.
How much does it cost to live in Leiden?
Cost of living are upper-average.
Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?
As i writed English is the only necessary language.
Most of courses are taken in English, but you'd better check on the website.
What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Leiden from your city?
I spent less then 100€ to fly from Naples to Amsterdam Schiphol (transavia.com) and to take the train from Schiphol to Leiden Centraal
Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Leiden?
If it's not so cold I recommend to spend your time on the open bars on the canals in the city centre (Einstein Pub, for example), but there are many clubs where you can go. I strongly suggest to make friends with your housemates and decide to organize with them.
And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Leiden?
When I missed home, I went to Sorrento restaurant (Watersteeg) to have a pizza, but you can choose among so many restaurants (i don't remember them! )
What good cultural sites are there to visit?
In Leiden there are Museums, Libraries, Orthus Botanicus. You can move to Amsterdam to visit famous museums (Van Gogh, etc.. ). During the spring you must go to Lisse to visit the biggest flower park of Europe (keukenhof). Feel free to join the parade on the Queensday.
Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Leiden in the future?
I think I've written enough about Leiden.
Finally I can only say that Leiden deserves to be lived, not only read!
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