Esperienza Erasmus a Roma, Italia da Tiago

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

6 months, 300 euros each

What is the student lifestyle like in Rome?

In medicine they are very independent, not very prone to hang out.

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

Not for medicine, but to get inspired in arts, aesthetics, writing, philosophy - absolutly

What is the food like?

Ingredients are very good. Roma dominates pasta and pizza but not meat or fish dishes. Food out is expensive.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Rome?

No

How much does it cost to live in Rome?

Around 350-400e per month for a single room in a student area

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

Yes Sapienza has a 3 weeks intensive course. But has you see i prefer to use english for faster dialogue

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

Plane

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

Ex dogana, Black market..
Trastevere, Pigneto, San Lo, Monti

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

Mamarte

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

A lot, i really enjoyed the Modern art museum above vila Borghese

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

Only come to Roma if you can handle disorganization, and have some money to spend, do not save money on culture and always walk around the streets of the center discovering