Erasmus Experience in Siena, Italy by Branimir

Why did you choose to go to Siena, Italy?

Because it was the most interesting town in Italy of all the places I could go to. Toscana Region is wonderful.

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

I received 460 euros a month plus something from my family, I spent maybe around 800 euros a month on everything.

What is the student lifestyle like in Siena?

Great, everybody is enjoying there, lots of students and I really loved it.

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

Yes, of course!

What is the food like?

In restaurants quite expensive but you can find cheap pizzas, students cantine is not bad, I liked eat out, but I love every kind of food.

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Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Siena?

My friend was studying in Florence when I was supposed to come to Siena so he found me the apartment, and it was great in centre.

How much does it cost to live in Siena?

It depends, how much do you pay for apartment, and how much money do you spend on parties... But around 800 euros a month should be quite enough, 1000 would be great, but you can manage with 600 without problem, it all depends.

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

Yes, you can practice Italian on some courses, it is easy to learn Italian when you are surrounded by Italians and everyone is nice, talking with you about everything.

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

From my city by boat through Ancona or from Zagreb by bus to Florence... I travelled that way.

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

Drinking and partying on Piazza del Campo, and then go to Bellavista Social Club.

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

I don't know good restaurants because they are expensive for me. I didn't want to spend money on that way, so I cooked at home with roommates and I also went to students cantine lots of times.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

There are lots of nice places in Siena, like Duomo, Piazza del Campo, the town is small so you have plenty of times to visit town and find nice cultural sites.

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

Just relax, enjoy the weather, people, girls, boys, have fun. Town is small, try to find apartment in centre, cause everything is happening in centre, and be nice, be cool and once again just enjoy.