Erasmus Experience in Mannheim, Germany by théo

Why did you choose to go to Mannheim, Germany?

When I researched it, I saw that it's the best business school in Germany.

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

In my case during the 5 years, I did not receive any scholarship, all the expenses were on my own.

What is the student lifestyle like in Mannheim?

I love it, there are really many students, they organize many parties, there is an impressive Erasmus cohesion.

Would you recommend the city and the university of Mannheim to other students?

Yes, I highly recommend it, I'm sure whoever decides on a university

in Mannheim will be very satisfied.

What is the food like?

German food, I love it!

Was it difficult to find your accommodation in Mannheim?

Yeah, I'm telling you, it's complicated to find nice accommodations.

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How much does it cost to live in Mannheim?

Approximately 400 euros per month.

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

Fortunately all classes can be taken in English or German, if you speak English very well, there is no need to take classes in German.

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

For me the bike is the best option.

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

If you want to know the real nightlife of Mannheim, go to Jungbusch.

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

My favorite place is in the Turkish block, I love the Thai doner.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

I recommend you to visit Heidelberg, it has a historical prestige for being the seat of the first University of Germany founded in 1386.

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

I advise you to look for accommodation well in advance.