ERASMUS experience in Roma, Italy by Camille

How long did you stay in Rome? What is the amount of financial aides you received?

10 month.

I received 200€ per month from ERASMUS program.

How is student atmosphere in Rome?

Excellent! Students are very friendly, especially ERASMUS students.

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Would you recommend Rome and its University to other students?

Yes, I would.

How is food?

Pasta and pizza at will!

It's not difficult to find nice restaurants with affordable prices.

Was it difficult to find an accommodation?

No, I found mine on Facebook.

Is the city expensive?

Roughly as expensive as France, Rome is a capital.

In San Giovanni or San Lorenzo districts, collocation will cost you 400/500€ per month.

Do not forget 250€ for the Roma subway annual subscription.

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How hard it was to learn Italian? Have you been to language course in the University?

There are Italian courses, but I thought they were more intensive.

How was the cheapest way to go to Rome from your city?

From Marseilles, the plane with Ryanair without any doubt (30€ for the round trip, that's awesome).

What are the places you would recommend to party?

Akab club, San Lorenzo district and the city center for a drink

And to eat? What were your best posts?

The Sinfraso (just down from my accommodation) or little restaurants in little remote corner of the city.

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Which places would you recommend to visit?

Of course, the Colosseum (Palatin Hill and Roman Forum).

I loved the Domus Aurea, Caracalla baths, the city center, the Vatican, the Trastevere at night...

An advice for a future student in Rome?

Check the numerous Facebook groups to find your accommodation.