Erasmus Experience in Riga, Latvia by Hugo

Why did you choose to go to Riga, Latvia?

I wanted to go to Eastern Europe, and the courses in RTU were interesting

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

300€ a month

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What is the student lifestyle like in Riga?

A lot of bars and clubs, with correct prices, good for students

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

Yes definitely

What is the food like?

Garlic bread is bae

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Riga?

No, it was easy with agencies on facebook

How much does it cost to live in Riga?

Depends if you party hard or not, but almost 400€

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

There are courses, but Latvian is quite hard to learn

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

Plane

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

Puce, follow the rabbit, pallies latinam, one one, rock cafe

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

Ala pagrabs best of all

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

KGB museum, and a lot of museums

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

Enjoy fellas