Erasmus Experience in Pisa, Italy by Aleksandras

Why did you choose to go to Pisa, Italy?

I never been in Italy, so I decided to use this opportunity.

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

I got about 500 Euro per month.

What is the student lifestyle like in Pisa?

There are many places to go to eat, to party, to watch a movie... just like in every other city.

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

I recommend it. Professors are good and helpful with students. The University of Pisa is a strong university.

What is the food like?

Food is good because it's Italy. You can go to restaurants, you can cook and prepare by yourself at home or you can go to the university canteen. There the food is great, you can choose the meal you like.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Pisa?

No, it didn't cost because I went to ESN (Erasmus Student Network) and they helped me. It took some time but it's normal because there are many students searching for accommodation.

How much does it cost to live in Pisa?

It depends on your lifestyle, but I think it's possible to survive with 600 Euro per month.

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

There are italian language courses for Erasmus students for free. Professors usually speak english.

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

At first, I flew from Vilnius to Milan and then took train to Pisa. But my friend went from Vilnius to Warsaw and from there took direct flight to Pisa. So it depends.

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

There are some clubs and bars. The most populars are Bazeel, Aqua Keta and Caino. ESN will help with this question.

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

The best thing is to try everything for yourself. You never know what you'll find.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

There are many squares and churches to visit and of course the leaning tower of Pisa.

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

Get ready for a small and cozy city where mostly everything you need can be reached by feet.