Erasmus Experience in Nicosia, Cyprus by Aleksandra

Why did you choose to go to Nicosia, Cyprus?

weather

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

5 months, 300 euro per month

What is the student lifestyle like in Nicosia?

parties, lotof sport activities available in university of cyprus, A LOT OF strange festivals (of wine, ice-creams, beer, food, flowers, dance......)

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

yes

What is the food like?

cheap fast foods (3-5 euro for a kebab) and more expensive better food (9-.... euro)

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Nicosia?

no

How much does it cost to live in Nicosia?

for a polish student - a lot, but i heard from my friends that similar like a prices in France

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

the primary phrases are not very difficoult to get, there were the course in university of cyprus

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

plane

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

bar, pubs, city center, awesomes cafes, magic old town...

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

armenias fast food - the cheapest and teasty, mcdonald ;), generaly restaurants near ledras street

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

museums, tower

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

good shoes -the public transport is very rarely and always late, so u have to walk a lt usually or hitchhiking ;)