Erasmus Experience in Rome, Italy by Laurick

Why did you choose to go to Rome, Italy?

Always loved italy. I could choose between Roma and Napoli and Roma was quite a easy pick as its way more beautiful and bigger

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

1 year.

225/250 euros / month

What is the student lifestyle like in Rome?

Well you go to uni, you go out with friends, I don't understand fully the question

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

Yes i would

What is the food like?

10/10

them pizzas are on point it's crazy.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Rome?

300euros because i found it beforehand on the internet

How much does it cost to live in Rome?

As it is the first time i'm independant i can't really compare because before i wasn't doing the groceries or anything like that.

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

As a frenchman italian is not that hard for me. It was quite difficult to understand people talking fast tho. Yes.

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

Plane is faster and cheaper than car and train

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

Depends on the music tastes obviously, but Ex Dogana is definitely the place i would recommend by default

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

So many good ones, I can't i'm sorry.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

This is rome we're talking about

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

Live close to a metro stop from the A or B line, the busses are not reliable since nobody pays for them.

It is my first time in such a big city and living in the center makes it so much better.