Experience in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina by Merjem

What is it like to live in Sarajevo? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

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I am living in Sarajevo for 4 years, now. And I will recommend it for these students without great expectations and not for picky ones. It's a typical Balkan city, with a lot of good food, generous people and long tradition.

What is the student lifestyle like in Sarajevo?

As a student, you don't have too many benefits in Sarajevo, unfortunately. But prices are very good, and Erasmus scholarships are more than enough for living in Sarajevo. If you have a good squad, if you meet with other students, you will always have a place to party.

How much does it cost to live in Sarajevo?

As I said before, Erasmus scholarship is more than enough for living costs in Sarajevo. Apartment rents are from 100 € to 500 € (depends on location and how big apartment is). For a regular meal in a regular restaurant, you can pay 2-4 €. And if you will cook for yourself it's even cheaper. Drinks and cigarettes are especially cheap.

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Is it difficult to find accommodation in Sarajevo? Is there any advice you can give?

The best website to find accommodation is Olx, it's very easy to find good accommodation there but it's doesn't have an option in English, so you have to find some Bosnian buddy to help you.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Gastronomy in Sarajevo is the best! The only problem is for vegetarians, all traditional food is with meat. Yo have to try these dishes:

• Ćevapi;
• Burek;
• Musaka;
• Sogan dolma;
• Bosanski lonac;
• Beans with meat;
• Hurmašica;
• Djulbastija;
• Hadžijski ćevap... and many others

What places would you recommend visiting in Sarajevo?

Princip bridge, Sacred heart Cathedral, Tunnel of hope, National museum, Vijećnica, Tomb of 7 brothers, Historical museum, Inat house, Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, Eternal fire...

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Is it good to eat out in Sarajevo? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

It's very good, every restaurant, popular is Baš čaršija. Traditional meals, a lot of meat for meat lovers.

Is the nightlife good in Sarajevo? Where is good to go?

Not so good as in other capitals, but, as I said, when you have good squad, you will always find some place.

For students: Sloga, Kino Bosna, Hacienda... etc.

What advice would you give future students heading to Sarajevo?

Just don't have big expectations, don't have prejudice and you will have a lot of fun in Sarajevo. I guarantee that you will have the best experience in your student life.