Erasmus Experience in Maastricht, Netherlands by Giovanna

Why did you choose to go to Maastricht, Netherlands?

academic reasons

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

scholarship of 2600 euros for a min of 60 days to whenever for master student writing the thesis

What is the student lifestyle like in Maastricht?

not stressful because university is well organized and have clear deadlines

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

yes

What is the food like?

bad quality of meat and vegetables in supermarkets, decent food only in the open market

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Maastricht?

yes, it was difficult and prices vary too much across neighborhoods

How much does it cost to live in Maastricht?

living and food is around 700 euros if you live in a shared flat

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

language difficult, but everybody can speak english

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

airplane

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

vrijthof

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

too much expensive for me, cheaper and acceptable can be Gouberneur or Cafè Zuid

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

churches and catacomb

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

look for room at least one month before arrive to the city, buy a bike for move in the city

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