Erasmus Experience in Paris, France by Melat Tilahun

Why did you choose to go to Paris, France?

I chose France because i wanted to continue my studies in french! And i chose Paris because i heard it's a beautiful city!

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

I don't have a scolarship.

What is the student lifestyle like in Paris?

Our lifestyle differs from one student to another! Students who do Licence have more social life than students who do DUT!I do licence so i can say that i have a lot of free time in my hands! I have time to visit Paris, relax... But my friends who do DUT barely have the time to relax!

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

Paris is a beautiful place! But life is too expensive! So i would recommend to come here if you are financialy stable! If not, i would recomand Paris for tourists or something like that!

What is the food like?

I' m not the best person to ask but...as a student, we mostly eat junk food because you don't really want to spend a lot of money on food! So my diet is not exactly healthy!

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Paris?

I found my appartment online! It didn't cost me anything!

How much does it cost to live in Paris?

It costs around 700€ before the student aid!

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

I speak french ever since i was in kindergarden! So it's not really hard for me! But i know people who came here without knowing a single french word...it took a while but they managed to speak french correctly in over a year and a half!
I'm not sure if there are language courses in my university

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

For students, there is something called Navigo! Its a card that we use when we take a public transport! It costs 37€ a month. Its the cheapest way to travel!