Erasmus Experience in Paris, France by Gabriele

Why did you choose to go to Paris, France?

Because it one of the best partnership option between my university and paris art university.
Moreover it's the city of art ,literally...

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

For one semmester I receiver around 2800euro.

What is the student lifestyle like in Paris?

Interesting full of culture and heritage.
In general the city is very active by itself.

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

That for sure :) The quality of life style and studies are really high,However it depends on person as well,that he is searching for.

What is the food like?

Delicious.Cusine is particula. But I think so that in soth of France where ar much bigger variety of food that in Paris.Paris as all the capitals are pretty international and Europe style.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Paris?

Nop.I find it by myself.

How much does it cost to live in Paris?

for me it cost around 500-600per month

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

yes we had once per week french language basic.
But really we had only basic level ,we had too good teacher for us .hehheh

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

With ryanair to beauvais. As everywhere.

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

Ahhh let me think theere where planty of places better contact with me and I will try to advice you.

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

Nop,only maybe coffe shop.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

There are plantyyyyyyy.just close the home door and every single day there are planty things to see and to do in Paris.

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

Yes.About accommodation ,just go to english curch and try there. With french people would be hard , try to searching for international people as well who are renting their appartment.I did the same and it was much more easy,since everyone knows,that parisians are not super open for new comers :}