Erasmus in Prague

What do you think of living in Prague? Would you recommend it?

I believe that Prague is one of the best cities in the world to live in. It's very reasonably priced, it's a vibrant city, full of people and foreigners: there are always people on the streets, which is why its public transport operates all day and night.

The only thing you must take into account is the personality of the local people (only those over forty years old! ), as they tend to be a little unapproachable. However, the young people in Prague are extremely friendly and really want to get to know foreigners.

The weather can be quite harsh, being rather cold in the winters, plummeting to -15 degrees and in summer the temperature can reach as high as 30 degrees.

Prague is a beautiful, fairytale city and has an extremely interesting history.

What is the student life like in Prague?

Teuthfully, it's incredible - there are so many Erasmus students and people working there from all over the world. There are parties every day of the week and lots of clubs and pubs to choose from. The university is very international and has opportunities for all of its students. At least, in the Charles University they really make an effort so that you feel integrated and try to let you take the subjects you want, or offer other options. They also organise welcome weeks so that you can meet other people.

How much does it cost to live in Prague?

Most students live in halls which cost €120 a month. These halls have shared rooms for two people. I'm not sure how much renting a flat would cost.

The city is really affordable - you can eat out for just €7 and bars are pretty cheap too.

The supermarkets are very reasonably priced but clothes are a little more expensive than in Spain.

Was it difficult for you to find somewhere to stay in Prague? Do you have any advice?

There are lots of student halls but I found mine through my university.

How was the Czech food? What were your favourite meals?

The food in the Czech Republic is really nice although it is high in calories due to the extreme temperatures the country experiences. The most common dishes are soups, stews, pasta and meat. The most typical dish is goulash, the elbow meat of an animal and beer. However, there are lots of restaurants with other options including Mexican, Japanese and Italian cuisine.

If you want more information look at my profile and check out my blog Volando voy (Away I go), in the entry "Un año en Praga" (One Year in Prague).