Erasmus Experience in Rome, Italy by Muhammad

Why did you choose to go to Rome, Italy?

I choose rome because it is prestigious city with alot of history and artifacts. Also it has the top ranked university in the world.

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

2 years scholarship i have received but it is granted in installments so you have enough money to complete your studies without worrying for part time jobs.

What is the student lifestyle like in Rome?

Student have a very amazing lifestyle in rome because there are alot of international students studying here and they are very helpful and friendly and it feels like home when you get to know them better.

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

I would highly recommend Rome because it is a life changing experience

What is the food like?

There is a variety of food available from all the countries.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Rome?

No it didn't cost me anything

How much does it cost to live in Rome?

Around 400 to 500 euros

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

Italian language is very easy to learn and there are courses available in the university for you to learn and also there are charitable institutes all over the city that helps you to learn language easily.

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

The only possible way is to travel by air.

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

There are alot of places to visit rome at night Spanish step is great to visit at night

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

In my limited experience i think for pizza is Pinsere, and for kebab is Ali baba.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Vatican city, Colosseum, Piazza Venezia.

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

Rome is a wonderful place to visit and has a good education system so avail this opportunity as soon as you can.