Erasmus Experience in Rome, Italy by Gabriela

Why did you choose to go to Rome, Italy?

I decided to go to Rome to experience the Italian culture, to see the Italian musicians, to practice my Italian skills and to be with my boyfriend.

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

I went for a year - from August until June - via Erasmus. My scholarship was 450 euros for per month.

What is the student lifestyle like in Rome?

For me, the student life style presented visiting museums, historical places, going to concerts with my classmates, going out to eat together, to share experiences. Italians in general are very open so there were no problems with communication.

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

Of course. I recommend it very often. I had a wonderful time and it was an unforgettable experience that every student should have.

What is the food like?

Thanks to Rome, I now can´t live without "pasta".

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Rome?

Thanks to some people and some friends of my friends, I found accommodation easily. Rome is full of flats and rooms for rent. There are many adverts on the Internet. I had no problems.

How much does it cost to live in Rome?

It´s expensive. People need at least 800-900 euros a month.

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

In every university there are language courses. I think that Italian is one of the easiest languages in the world. After a few weeks of watching Italian TV and talking to your teacher, the general communication is not a problem.

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

From my city, I´m flying with Ryanair. It´s cheap and fast.

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

Definitely in the city centre. It´s full of pubs and people. The main student life is there.

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

For me there are several amazing restaurants. The Italian cuisine is too tasty to find one and to say it´s the best. The best pizza is in La Romanina.

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What good cultural sites are there to visit?

In Rome, there is something to see on every corner: buildings, parks and monuments.

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

My advice for students is: don´t be afraid to travel, to go places, to try new things, to enjoy everything you can now that you´re young. Italy is amazing and Rome is the most beautiful city in Europe. Go see it!