Erasmus Experience in Montpellier, France by Katerina

Why did you choose to go to Montpellier, France?

Because south of France is the best place to live in. The services, the weather, the people, everything is just perfect.

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

6 months. 600 euros.

What is the student lifestyle like in Montpellier?

It is great. You have a lot of things to do, places to visit.

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

Yes, everyone should go there. It's the best place.

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What is the food like?

It depends what do you like. But there is everything you need. If you like pasta, there are great Italian restaurants. If you like Arab food, there are plenty of restaurants and places to have kebap.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Montpellier?

I live in the building of the University.

How much does it cost to live in Montpellier?

700 euros per month.

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

Yes, there are courses which are not very expensive. The language is fine, French people in south of France speak slowly and understandably.

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

By plane.

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

There are plenty of clubs. It depends if it is summer or winter. In the summer there are foam parties, it is great.

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

In Odysseum, there is a great Moroccan restaurant. In the city center there is also another great one and an Italian and a French one. The Italian restaurant's name was "Sicialia" I think.

There are also great places to have a coffee. The coffee is amazing. For example there is one just right to tram stop Place Albert 1er.

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What good cultural sites are there to visit?

There are plenty:

• Antigone.
• New quartier.
• Arc de triumph.
• City center.

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Every little street has its beauty and charm. You just have to get lost in the city to find out the beauty in it.

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

This is one of the best places to study. The people are nice, the weather is fantastic, sunny all the time. The beach is near. There are great cities which are not so far like Marseille and Barcelona. You just have to visit them! Especially after May, you can go to the beach, drink wine and eat delicious things.

Montpellier was the best part of my life and if I have the chance to go back, I will never miss it!