Erasmus Experience in Oestrich-Winkel, Germany by Mônica

Why did you choose to go to Oestrich-Winkel, Germany?

EBS reputation, Small town - University Experience

What is the student lifestyle like in Oestrich-Winkel?

All students get together always! Not common to have hard parties due to the neighbors and the student's space within the University is available to parties or get-together only once or twice in a week. A few bars in the Town and big cities around like Wiesbaden, Frankfurt or Mainz (maximum 1 hour trip with the train)

Would you recommend the city and the University of Oestrich-Winkel to other students?

Of course!!

What is the food like?

A few nice restaurants and cheap supermarkets available

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Oestrich-Winkel?

Not so much - EBS offers a flat hunt service which helps a lot

How much does it cost to live in Oestrich-Winkel?

Not so cheap, from 350 to 600 Euros per month, with Internet and furniture included!

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

There are language courses available!

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Oestrich-Winkel from your city?

Car, Bus or Train

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Oestrich-Winkel?

Stick with the students!! House parties or Bars ;)

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Oestrich-Winkel?

There are a few nice restaurants like the Schnitzel Place, Mamma Mia (Italian) and a few wineguts!

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

The vineyards (beautiful) and the vineguts!

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

Enjoy the experience of a good life in a small town together with extremely nice friends! ;)