Erasmus Experience in Paris, France by Antonio

Why did you choose to go to Paris, France?

because it is a correct mix between study, culture and free time

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

i'm stay here for 6 months and I have receiving 1400 euros from my university but for to live here it's necessary a big budget. guys dont'worry! we are young, money is last of the problems!

What is the student lifestyle like in Paris?

the student of paris is very alternative. When I go to university, there is always music! paris people love a lot the party, but when it's a moment of study, they are very serious. I think that there are two type of student: the first that live the university as social cohabitation and the second live for himself and for his ambition

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

I think that Paris is a best city for the students

What is the food like?

personally i love a lot of the restaurant of Latin Quarter! the onion soup is really good

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Paris?

I have employed two weeks for find my accomodation! IT'S NOT EASY LOOKING FOR AN ACCOMODATION IN PARIS

How much does it cost to live in Paris?

the first problem is high cost of accomodation.Paris is a very expensive city. Guys, you are cunning and everything will be easy.

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

the language it's not a serious problem. in the university there are language courses. it's free for the student

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

for me the easiest way is the airplane. i live in Naples, Italy, it's far away

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

In paris there are a lot of disco club, sometimes FREE! i love so much Place de la Bastille and Saint Michel for go out and drink up with friends

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

i love so much the quartier latin. there are lot of the economical restaurant

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Paris is a very cultural city; there are many museums and library of every epoch. I love so much ''musèe d'orsay'' and the library ''Shakespeare and Company''. IT'S VERY COOL!

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

Paris is one of the cities more developed of Europe. I recommend it to everybody because it is a city that looks at the young people. there are here things that there are not in the other cities. there is a lot of love for the environment