Erasmus Experience in Panama City, Panama by Oscar

Why did you choose to go to Panama City, Panama?

Is an amazing country, the people are very nice and they like to help. The country is very fun and you have a lot of thing to do.

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

The scholarship is for 2 years and you can receive like $1,000.00

What is the student lifestyle like in Panama City?

You have many things that you can do, there are very beatiful beaches and places to travel like student.

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

Yes is very cool, the people are allways very nice and the teachers love to help.

What is the food like?

rice every time into a normal family but there are a lot and differents restaurants to go.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Panama City?

No at all, there are too many options but there are 2 places that are awesome for students and I will like to recommend you El dorado or Via Argentina are really near to the principal universities in Panamá and you have differents options to eat and go out.

How much does it cost to live in Panama City?

you can spend like $500 per month.

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

There are a lot of differents language courses.

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

Taxi or metrobus.

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

Casco Viejo is one of my favorite place to go out.

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Panama City?

La inmaculada or Manolo restaurant are awesome.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Pedasi have an amazing beach calls Playa Venao where people around the world go to surf and las Tablas is near from there and Las Tablas is the mother city of culture.

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

Before arrive to Panama try to look for friends from Panama and make contacts because they can help you tu understand the culture and show you how is the life like a Panamanian.