Erasmus Experience in Stuttgart, Germany by Luca

Why did you choose to go to Stuttgart, Germany?

To attend my Master Thesis. There are lots of possibilities in the frame of the University.

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

My scholarship has been bestowed by the Uni of Pisa so in my case no Stuttgart.

What is the student lifestyle like in Stuttgart?

Not bad!

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

The environment is really amazing and fizzy. The public transportation and services are really efficient. Stuttgart is a bit different with respect others place in Germany: this is mainly due to the fact that almost half of the population is composed of immigrants. This make the Stuttgart "Stadt" a melting pot of languages and cultures. The command of German is not mandatory if you are here for an Erasmus or for an Exchange program, but it is compulsory if you wanna enrol at the Uni. Anyway DAAD and basically every Schule or Technical School here offer you the opportunity to attend German language courses at a very low price. In one word: you'd better try Stuttgart!

What is the food like?

German way, but you can prepare your favourite meal yourself. There are also lots of different foods, Indian, Chinese, Italian, and so on you can choose from!

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Stuttgart?

The prices are lower compared with others place in Germany but you have to choose wisely: it is very hard to get a private accommodation in Stuttgart even if you are searching for 2 months or more.

How much does it cost to live in Stuttgart?

It depends on your lifestyle. You can save money and in that case, the life is cheap. Generally prices are comparable with the Italian ones.

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

There are lots of courses available in the frame of University and even by the government. You have the opportunity to learn German very quickly.

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

The plane, but not from Stuttgart airport in general.

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

There are a lot of discos and clubs. Generally, the discos are not so big and the prices are quite high.

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

Maybe.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Opera Haus, Stuttgart municipality, Porsche and Mercedes Benz museums.

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

Prepare yourself ahead if you plan to go to Stuttgart: Accommodation and University enrollment will require some time. Be prepared and find the papers needed for your enrolling/accommodation and so on as soon as possible. Germans really appreciate the planning and scheduling.