Erasmus Experience in Nuremberg, Germany by Helene

Why did you choose to go to Nuremberg, Germany?

To improve my German language.

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

The semester lasts a little bit less than 4 months. I recieved money from Erasmus help (it covered half of my accomodation in Nuremberg).

What is the student lifestyle like in Nuremberg?

There is a lot of things to do and particularly the weekends. It is quite calm the rest of the week in the center of the town.

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

Yes! During the summer semester the city is realy great to live!

What is the food like?

A lot of supermarkets (hard discount most of the time), really cheap!

How much does it cost to live in Nuremberg?

It is quite reasonnable if you live in a student accomodation (about 350 € per month).

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

If you speak German it is ok. In my university there were language courses that were proposed.

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

It is with the train but there are many ways to travel (bicycle, bus... ).

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

In the center of the town there are few nightbars!

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

A lot of kebabs! But some typical German restaurants also!

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Out of Nuremberg, there is Erlangen and Munich not so far also! I went to Vienna too!

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