Experience in Lille, France by Fanny

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

For sure, I'll recommend it! I was born there and didn't leave about the weather or anything but about studies.

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It's a beautiful city and there are many things to do : shopping, lives, students parties and so on.

What is the student lifestyle like in Lille?

Parties every single Thursday! And at uni, good team spirit. If you need some help about study, do not hesitate to ask people around you.

How much does it cost to live in Lille?

There are very cheap students locations in Lille and around, and if you choose to live around (Villeneuve d'Ascq for example) don't be afraid because there is a good subway traffic until Lille (bus as well, tramway).

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

I recommend you to have a look on the "Crous de Lille" website to get a room or a flat in a students house.

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

You worry about it? In France!? (I joke)

Specialties are : carbonade flamande, welsh, potjevleesch.

What places would you recommend visiting in Lille?

• "Le carré" for pubs
• The planetarium
• The "parc du Héron"
• "Beaux-arts" museum with the Vincent Van Gogh collection

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Is the nightlife good in Lille? Where is good to go?

• La boucherie
• La plage

What advice would you give future students heading to Lille?

Have fun!