Erasmus Experience in Luxembourg, Luxembourg by Blanca

Why did you choose to go to Luxembourg, Luxembourg?

For three reasons:

• Its landscapes.

• It is very quiet.

• It is in the middle of 3 countries and it's so small that you can travel to all of them without spending too much money.

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

10 months.

What is the student lifestyle like in Luxembourg?

There are not so many students because it has a small population.

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

Yes i would, but the best careers to study in Luxembourg are Law and Economics. I wouldn't recomend to study Computer Science there.

What is the food like?

In general it is expensive. It doesn't have any traditional food.

The best one I would say are the sausages (Luxringer), that you could find at market (once a month) or in festivals. Some restaurants could also have it.

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Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Luxembourg?

No. The University has lots of residences for its student. What you can't find is a sharing flat.

How much does it cost to live in Luxembourg?

I spent around 500 per month.

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

They speak 3 official languages, but citizens use to speak in french or german (depending on the town). But it is easy to communicate with them because they are so international.

Yes, there are languages courses.

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

Plane.

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

To the cinema!

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

No. You can try the hamburgers and sausages from Auchan. They have a really good meat.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Vianden castle.

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

Don't go to Luxembourg if you are looking for parties. Otherwise, I think it's the best destination!