Erasmus Experience in Riga, Latvia by brij mohan

Why did you choose to go to Riga, Latvia?

well I chosen Riga because the field of education I needed I got in Riga and the best part is my education it was so affordable price. I can't believe I am getting my MBA with only EUR 3000 annual. the same time I getting the western education and the different way of learning process here. not so much theoretical it is more practical. I definitely recommend to everyone who plan to come in Riga for study, you're in the right direction.

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

well I didn't get any scholarship. as I am full time student so I have to pay every penny.

What is the student lifestyle like in Riga?

well it's not so taugh just you have a budget of EUR 300 you can live nicely

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

I can't believe I am getting my MBA with only EUR 3000 annual. the same time I getting the western education and the different way of learning process here. not so much theoretical it is more practical. I definitely recommend to everyone who plan to come in Riga for study, you're in the right direction.

What is the food like?

as I am from India. I like Indian food but now I like some Latvian foods especially the lat black and brown breed. it's so tasty. you can find any type of foods in Riga i.e Indian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese etc.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Riga?

no it wasn't cost me as I always touch with the Erasmusu.com. they helped me a lot to find the accommodation very easily. But, one think I should recommend to Erasmusu.com that they should give more options to  someone who want to live near his/her university. the erasmusu.com should give more option to those place not far from the university.

How much does it cost to live in Riga?

well it's not so taught just you have a budget of EUR 300 you can live nicely

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

In Riga you can find almost every European language. But I will say you that try to find language course in your university because it will be very low cost and you can add the language course to your running degree. Take addition course as a language I.e Latvian, german etc.

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

well bus Is the most economical way to travel it only take EUR 6 for 20 rides. I think that is enough for anyone.

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

there are plenty of night club in Riga so don't worry.

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

as I am from India. I like Indian food but now I like some Latvian foods especially the lat black and brown breed. it's so tasty. you can find any type of foods in Riga i.e Indian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese etc.