Erasmus Experience in Rome, Italy by Salma

Why did you choose to go to Rome, Italy?

For an internship for my phd

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

3 months. 3000 €

What is the student lifestyle like in Rome?

Meh.

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

Yes sure

What is the food like?

It s alright

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Rome?

Found a room in like a week or so.

How much does it cost to live in Rome?

It s not super expensive but still there are a lot of things to spend money on.

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

The language problem is the most challenging aspect of living in italy. Very few people speak english here so it s a little challenging.

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

By plane lol.

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

No idea. Haven t found a place yet.

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

Same answer.

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

Try to learn a little bit of italian before coming here, try to make friends with someone here on the internet or smt and bring some money with you don t rely too much on the scholarship