Erasmus Experience in Lille, France by Elena

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

The Lille program lasted 10 months but only 6 months could be covered by the Erasmus scholarship, which was 230 euros per month. I received a three-months payment in December and another three-months payment at the end of the program in May.

What is the student lifestyle like in Lille?

There are many things to do and see in Lille. You will find several clubs and pubs as well as cafes and shopping centres. There is pretty much everything for day time and night time. There are two tramways and two metro lines that work pretty much all day and several buses. Each university has its student associations so you will never get bored because there will be always events or parties during the week.

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

I surely recommend Lille and the University of Lille to international students because it's a very Erasmus destination where you will have the chance to meet people from all over the world and a smart location whence you can easily travel around Europe and reach cities like Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne and London!

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Lille?

Finding accommodation in Lille is easy but a little expensive. I lived in a studio in the campus dorm which was very expensive but renting a flat with other students is a cheap solution.

How much does it cost to live in Lille?

Lille is an expensive city. You will need at least 450 euros per month, but it depends on the kind of accommodation you choose.

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

All students speak English but French is needed to move around the city. The University provides many language courses of French for international students but also foreign languages for those who want to practice another language.

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

The easiest and most economical way to travel from Lille to Milan is Ryanair flights from Brussels-Charleroi airport which is 1 hour and 30 minutes away from Lille. There are shuttle buses that connect Lille Europe station to the airport daily.

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

Bring as many coats as you can because wintertime in Lille is really stiff!