Erasmus Experience in San Remo, Italy by Chloe

Why did you choose to go to San Remo, Italy?

I chose to go to San Remo in Italy, because I had to carry out an internship and I found a nice company company in this town: Then, I look on the Internet some pictures of this city, and I was even more delighted for going there. I was looking forward to discover these woonderful lanscapes, these coloured houses in the mountains, these lovely little street, the palmtrees, and the sea.

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

My internship is long about three months. I received some aids from my region. It is very important to look for informations about the aids you can have, because there is a loads of aids which can help students to travel for studies, because it means more international development.

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

Yes, of course, I recommend this city to all the students interested in. It's a city, where you can found all you need, and it is a typical town as well. It is beautiful and mooving.

What is the food like?

Pizzas, pastas, lasagnas and so on. You can find all you want.

How much does it cost to live in San Remo?

It's not so expensive, mmore and less the same cost as in France:

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

It is not a difficult language, but like the others you have to learn it, and to work for learning it. Just a few people speak English, and they just know a few words in French. You can try this website I aproove http://learnmylanguage.net/

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

The easiest way to go to San Remo from Nantes is to take the airplane to Nice, then take the train.

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in San Remo?

I can recommend Gelate, which makes crepes, and ice creams. I can also recommend the Morgan Victory Bay which is a beautiful place, and which makes excellent sushis.