Erasmus Experience in Roskilde, Denmark by Aysegül

Why did you choose to go to Roskilde, Denmark?

I had limited options and Roskilde University was the best choise for me because the education language is English and I think that maybe scandinavian culture will be so different from mine and that is good for broaden perspective.

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

For 4 and half months and 500 euro per mounth.

What is the student lifestyle like in Roskilde?

It is not so good I think because most of the local students don't live near school and also they don't spent so much time in campus.

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

Yes, I will, because I really enjoy my ersamus here.

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What is the food like?

Deserts are awesome :D and you eat so much carrot, potatos and banana.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Roskilde?

Yess, it is too expensive for me, 5 times more than I was paying for my rent. It is really difficult for me to collect my budget.

How much does it cost to live in Roskilde?

I pay 3100 for my rent, also 1000 for food and 500 for transportation. And also I would like to add this, we are students in here but we can not profit by student discount, this is nonsence.

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

Yes, we have free Danish course at campus.

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

It must be plane, but it is not economic, just better way.

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

Just Gimle, I don't have information about the orthers.

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

No, it is too expensive eating outside here. I had just eaten outside once.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

I did'nt understand the question

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

No, that is all.

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