Erasmus Experience in Napoli, Italy by Vlad

Why did you choose to go to Naples, Italia?

Because I wanted to go to Italy, in a city that is near the sea, and because Napoli has a very beautiful area around it with many natural and cultural opportunities to go trippin'.

Campania, the region of Napoli, is one of the most diverse and beautiful in the world. These names speak for themselves: Capri, Pompei, Vesuvius, Procida, Amalfi, Sorrento, Salerno, Ravello etc

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

My scholarship was 5 months long (march-july), consisting of aprox 1300 euro for this period, which i used to cover the accomodation expenses.

What is the student lifestyle like in Naples?

The student life in Napoli is fabulous for an Erasmus exchange student: the night life is very intense, with loads of bars and clubs, and during the day, especially in the summer the beach awaits you.

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

With pleasure. The university is very good, and the city is just the place you need to go to really feel the spirit of southern Italy.

What is the food like?

Extraordinary. No more comments are needed for one of the best cuisines in the world. You'll need a lifetime to try everything there, but once you arrive in Napoli you should try everything.

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Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Naples?

No - Erasmus office was in charge of that for us.

How much does it cost to live in Naples?

It depends on location, number of people, accomodation conditions.

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

The language is not difficult - everybody can speak italian. There are courses available for free for Erasmus students that you have to take in the beginning in order to get acquainted with the language. They are not at the university proper, but i guess sponsored by the university.

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

Plane.

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

Centro Storico - definitely.

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

Pizzeria Gino Sorbillo.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Many many: Pompei, Ercolano, Paestum, Reggio Caserta, etc.

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

Travel as much as possible in the area, try the local cuisine.