Erasmus Experience in Prague, Czech Republic by Dominika

Why did you choose to go to Prague, Czech Republic?

Because it´s in the center of europe it´s cheap and CTU is a good university.

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

I´ve got Erasmus which is about 320 euros/month+ 1000 euros from KTH+ 270euros/month CSN Swedish goverment.

What is the student lifestyle like in Prague?

It´s totally diffrent from your life home, at least for me. You make a lot of new friends, end every day you will have something to do.

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

YES!

What is the food like?

sometimes good, but sometimes bad. Pasta is a dish that usually can´t be made wrong...the food at school is okey and cheap. Asian food is good here.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Prague?

Yes, start searching early

How much does it cost to live in Prague?

Not much compare to sweden 1/3. So about 200 euros food cost, and i´m eating out a lot.

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

Don´t know...

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

Airplane

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

Lucerna

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

Café slavia !!!

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Outside prag, velka amerika. In prag the hole city, esceperooms really good! Petrin tower cool view, "prag venice" kampa.

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

Just have fun!