Erasmus Experience in Nice, France by Kwame

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

I'm studying with the Erasmus Mundus scholarship for 2 years .

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

Yeah, I would. It's a great place to study. Lot's of fun . At least you have the sea and too many extra curricula activities

What is the food like?

There wasn't a typical food that I found in Nice. Regardless of your cultural background, you can find your menu in most of the restaurants.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Nice?

Yeah. Accommodation is relatively expensive. I have lived in two different cities during my Erasmus experience and comparatively Nice is expensive.

How much does it cost to live in Nice?

Around 600euros per month.

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

Yes.

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

Flighing is cheap if ticket is booked a month in advance. Else train is an option to consider but the bus is also very cheap.

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

The city center host numerous activities.

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

Nope. There are a lot of them depending on your type of food.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Make sure you go to Cannes. Monaco , which is not far from Nice, is a very good place to visit. Place Messena , several musuem and fountains etc....