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Erasmus Experience in Strasbourg, France


Why did you choose to go to Strasbourg, France?

To improve in the language and to discover the institutions.

How long does the grant last? How much money do you receive as aid?

Grant payments are at different times. For example, you could get 60% in January, etc... It is calculated for an average of 300 euros a month.

How is student life in Strasbourg?

Very varied. Around 20% of the student population is foreign. There are several local cafés and bars. To go out and party there are several medium sized clubs and then if you're after a bigger one, you can go to Germany which is located 10 minutes away. There are also student associations in each faculty which organise parties.

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

Yes.

How is the country's food?

It varies. In the region of Alsace, you can see the influence of German gastronomy. Tart flambées are the speciality.

Erasmus Experience in Strasbourg, FranceUne tarte flambée

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How did you find accommodation?

I found it through an organisation for students which has residences, called Crous. Otherwise, websites exist too, to find accommodation in a shared flat or studio.

How are the accommodation prices? And the prices in general?

It's cheap. Subsidies from the government exist depending on your taxes. A residence costs you 160 euros and a shared flat, 250, then a studio, 400 euros - This is all without the subsidy which varies from 20-40%.

How is the language? Did you go to any course at the university?

The first 2 weeks are an intensive course. It wasn't a problem.

What is the most economical way of arriving from Strasbourg from your city?

The most affordable way is with the airline 'lowcost' from a big city such as Barcelona or London, arriving in Basel in Switzerland or Baden Baden in German and then taking a form of transport such as the train which will cost you 15 euros.

Which places would you recommend to go out and party in Strasbourg?

I'd recommend the city centre and the University surroundings.

And to eat in Strasbourg? Can you site your favourite places?

There is the Winstub or bistros. There are many. The best thing is to look at the menus when you're walking.

And for cultural visits?

La Petite France is very peculiar and then there are the European institution centres, being the Council of Europe and The European Parliament.

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Any advice you would like to give to future students in Strasbourg?

Come wanting to study French and travel a lot as it is in the centre of Europe.


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Comments (1 comments)

  • flag- KJ Nkansah 6 years ago

    Hello, I will be studying at the international space university in September, staying in downtown strasbourg. Do you have any tips for finding affordable housing? Have you heard anything about rue de soleure?


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