Erasmus Experience in Paris, France by Ama

Why did you choose to go to Paris, France?

The language and the architecture of the place and my school had a great course module

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

I don’t have an erasmusu scholarship

What is the student lifestyle like in Paris?

Well it all depends on you and what your budget is like.

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

Yes but mind you it is an expensive city

What is the food like?

Bakeries everywhere. I haven’t really had a lot of French food but a lot of baguettes

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Paris?

It was hard finding accommodation. In the center of Paris it’s quite expensive for even a shared accommodation. The least is 500€ for a good place

How much does it cost to live in Paris?

I spend about 350€ a month

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

Yes we had free language courses. It’s not an easy language to understand but you will pick up a few basic words

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

The metro

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

saint Michel

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

No

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

I would say the museums

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

Just be prepared you can have a lot of fun here. You just have to have a good budget