Erasmus Experience in Magdeburg, Germany by Chukwuemeka

Why did you choose to go to Magdeburgo, Alemania?

I chose Magdeburg because of its beautiful environment and it's relatively cheap in terms of accommodation, feeding, etc.

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

The scholarship is about 8000 - 12000€. Living cost is about 800€ per month.

What is the student lifestyle like in Magdeburgo?

Student lifestyle is cool.

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

Yeah... But studying in Magdeburg could be stressful at first.

What is the food like?

The food is lovely.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Magdeburgo?

Yeah... It took me some weeks to get accommodation and it's affordable.

How much does it cost to live in Magdeburgo?

Living expenses are about 800€ per month.

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

It's easy to get to grips with the language and it's available on campus but may cost an individual some money.

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

By train or tram, buses are also available.

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

Maybe any good relaxing centre like Magdeburg cinema, museums, etc.

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

Chinese restaurant, Asia and African restaurants.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

I don't know for now. I will make some research.

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

Magdeburg is a nice place to be considering the nature and quality of education offered in the University of Magdeburg.

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