Erasmus Experience in Malmö, Sweden by Ane

Why did you choose to go to Malmö, Sweden?

I had choose to go to Malmö, because Sweden in general is a country that I never go before, and I thought that it was a very interesant country to visit and in that way, to know things abaout their culture, cities, landscape... And the most important thing about the education, is that they have a very interesant and good education and I thought that it was a very good opportunity to know more and to meet their system.

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

the scolarship in total is 350€ per month.

What is the student lifestyle like in Malmö?

In general, Sweden I don´t think that they have things for student lifestyle. In Malmö I felt that the university was´t involed at all in our live, so I felt that I didn´t enjoy as in other country I could do it. But, if you stay in an student housing, you can do as many parties as you want.

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

The city is very nice, but at the same time is very quiet. The university has a very good things and the way to study in my case was great.

What is the food like?

The food is very nice, in being a very international country, yo have a very variety food.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Malmö?

No, because Malmo University has two different options to obtain an a student housing and the explanation of them are very clear, so that, I checked everything and I continued all the proccess.

How much does it cost to live in Malmö?

300€ more or less. Apart the travelling that I did it.

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

I dont know, because I didn´t take the Swedish classes. But, in the universWhere would you recommend to go on a night out in Malmö?ity they have a programm to learn the language.

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

en bicicleta. Allí, es muy común usar la bicicleta, a pesar del mal tiempo.

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

You have a lot of clubs to go to party, but the common ones for me was the Moriska Club and Etage. To enter to the both of them you have to pay, but for example for the first one, you can enter for free if you go before 23:00.

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

I don´t know, but to lunch is very cheap.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

You have lot of parks and museum.

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

Enjoy a lot, it is a very nice country.