Erasmus Experience in Oradea, Romania by Marco

Why did you choose to go to Oradea, Romania?

It was the only available destination.

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

My scholarship is for a period of six months, the cost of living is very low and my university pays me 230 euros per month.

What is the student lifestyle like in Oradea?

The lifestyle is very low with little money you can leave and go around throughout Romania, the cost of food is very low.

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

The city is not ready for all students because many professors do not speak English and the lessons are in Romanian.

What is the food like?

All type the meat! typical food is "sarmale".

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Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Oradea?

The cost varies for month from 50 euro to 150 euro per room, better share the house with other people.

How much does it cost to live in Oradea?

300/400 euros for month you can live even paying the house.

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

There are language courses organized on request from the university that last for 3 months with lessons, classes one day a week.

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

By plane. Oradea- Milano and Milano Palermo Ryanair.

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

In the city center! there are a lot disco pub and after there are other pub like Bodega, Gekko e Mzkova.

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

• Spoon
• Allegria
• Rosecas

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

• Sibiu
• Sighishiora
• Sinaia (castle of Peles)
• Brasov (castle of Brann).

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

Try the house near the center or a tram stop, even if the taxi is cheap.