Erasmus Experience in Munich, Germany by Sumeyye

Why did you choose to go to Munich, Germany?

I had heard a lot about the city before I came here and all of them were nice comments.

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

My learning agreement is for 6 months , I receive only 350 € per month.

What is the student lifestyle like in Munich?

It’s just wonderful. There are a lot of places you can visit , museums, castles etc. . And people here are very nice and welcoming , there are a lot of parties going on every week and you have a lot of opportunities to make some new friends, there are also many tours for the new coming students in first weeks.

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

Yes, definitely!

What is the food like?

There are lots of possibilities. It’s possible to find world cuisine. For me I can find almost everything that I like in Turkey. My friends from other countries say so , too.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Munich?

Yes the only problem here in Munich is the accommodation. Unfortunately you don’t have a lot of options so you need to find a place as early as possible or else you may have to stay at expensive places later.

How much does it cost to live in Munich?

For me only the rent is 550 € per month , and with other expenses we can say on average 900 €. But if you find somewhere cheaper it’ll be just 700 € for you probably.

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

Yes they are so helpful with that. You’ll have lots of options.

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

By plane.

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

You can almost always find somewhere nice for your taste in Marienplatz or Karlsplatz.

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

There are a lot of good and not so expensive restaurants in Universität, near the English garden

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Neuschwanstein Castle , Marienplatz, Englischer Garten, Deutsches Museum , BMW Museum , Pinakotheken etc.