Experience in Liberec, Czech Republic by Musa

What is it like to live in Liberec? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Liberec is quite silence and peaceful place. If someone is bored of a crowded city, Liberec would be best choice.Because city is stated in nature. Sometimes you can see some animals in forest like gazelle. This city has famous buildings like Jested and lakes near the dorms and university. It takes me 10 minutes to arrive university. For Economics students, they should take bus. Engineering departments are close to dorms. If you wonder about weather I come from Adana probably it is hottest city in Turkey but ı like weather in Liberec. But sometimes it is very cold for just a couple of days(Maybe for this year)

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I think Liberec has geographical advantages. For instance, it is close to Prague. You can go with your 5 friends to Dresden which is in Germany for 350 Czk, that means you will just pay 70 Czk. There is another option to go Wroclaw which is in Poland. I can count so many places to go in Czech Republic and in my opinion, you should just open the map and see how it is center of Europa. No worries! University is very helpful for foreigners and you will have nice ESN team.

What is the student lifestyle like in Liberec?

This is Erasmus, is not it? So you have a lot of parties to bored of them. But ıf someone wants to learn something from their stay I think Technical University of Liberec would be probably best choice!

How much does it cost to live in Liberec?

Well, ıt depends on where you come from and your life expectation. I think EU countries which use Euro it is very cheap and they can collect money for their grandchildren. I dont want to mention about non Euro user conturies. In my opinion, about 400 Euros is good for stable life. I dont know your currency how fast changes.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Liberec? Is there any advice you can give?

I think the dorms are best in Czech Republic. I can compare them as I went to some place in Czech Republic, for example Brno. What I mean is you have kitchen in your flat. You can contact with some people to buy or maybe they give you for free kitchen stuff.ESN has selling stuff event but if you miss it, you should buy in center.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

I ate gloush from my Zambian friend I am looking for another gloush day. I think we should make fellowship of gloush with her; home made Czech cake; micha from my flatmate, last time he gave me Easter egg but I did not eat it. Maybe I do not like cold boiled egg and I do not want it. It will be overcooked. Generally, I cook at dorms. During classes, I eat in menza (dining room) in Campus.

Is it good to eat out in Liberec? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Yes! You can go to the Greek restaurant in the center. As ı remember it is called MASSA BUKA, İt is near Saldovo namesti bus stop or Plaza.