Erasmus Experience in Rennes, France by Guille

Why did you choose to go to Rennes, France?

City full of students, good university and lot of parties.

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

You will receive a scolarship when you rent a place to live, it pays almost half of rent so it's really helpful. I received just 150 €, so I need to use my own money. With 600 per month it is fine for everything.

What is the student lifestyle like in Rennes?

Awesome, tons of students in the streets and there is always something to do or somewhere to go.

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

Definitely yes.

What is the food like?

Cheaper than expected and very good.

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Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Rennes?

Yes, there were not so many options available. Find something asap.

How much does it cost to live in Rennes?

About 150 rent (including french gov aid) and 300 expenses. Transport is not so expensive.

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

Yes, there are many courses very easy to find.

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

Carshare or your own car if you have one. If not bus. Train and plane is really expensive.

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

Rue de la Soif. L'espace club or one of the 120398 bars available are ok.

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

Mmm, I ate mainly kebabs and that kind of stuff... there are good street markets downtown that have delicious chicken.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Eeew... The Opera. There are many cultural expositions and fairs but I think they change each year, your university will let you know. As well there are many other cool places to visit outside Rennes like: St Malo, Normandie and maaaany forests and parks.

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

Bring your car if you can. If you are going to stay for a short term the best option is a student residence. Don't be afraid to live not that close to downtown, the transport is great and there are bikes for rent 24/7.