Erasmus Experience in Thessaloniki, Greece by Saeed

Why did you choose to go to Thessaloniki, Greece?

I was in a hurry, my last chance for exchange was close.
I decided Greece and Thessaloniki because leaving cost is affordable, and for me Visa process got easy!

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

6 Months, my wife accompanying me
1000 EUR/month is enough for a couple
800 EUR/month, for a single
It is included, also travelling expenses to see the beauties of Greece.

What is the student lifestyle like in Thessaloniki?

Cool, strees-free, economical

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

Yes: If you like to visit Greece, economical life, cool and stress-free life.
No: If you are looking for a developed atmosphere, industry, and ...

What is the food like?

Gyro (Γυρος)

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Thessaloniki?

Websites are free
The worst problem is that most of the landlords and Real Estates asks for higher price, because you are gonna rent for less than 1 year. In such a condition, if you find another student successes for the other 6 months, you can convince them to ask for a logical price.

How much does it cost to live in Thessaloniki?

1000 EUR/month is enough for a couple
800 EUR/month, for a single
It is even included travelling expenses to see the beauties of Greece.

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

Almost understand English, they do their best to help foreigners.

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

Airplane, cheap airlines

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

Kamara neighbourhood (Attention: Avoid University Campus and neighbourhood at late night).

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

Kamara neighbourhood, you should try Gyro in Yok Balik restaurant, Γιόκ Μπαλίκ.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

A lots, they are almost marked in the map below (it is the latest map I've found)
http://www.visitgreece.gr/deployedFiles/StaticFiles/pdf/Thessaloniki_city_map.pdf
* Ask the rest, after you got Thessaloniki (Don't forget The Zoo and the Forrest of Sheikh Sou - Bus Line 24)

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

- Use the the local bus (ΟΑΣΘ) even for long distances out of the municipality.
- Don't imagine a modern European city
- Forget about finding decent part-time job.
- You should take care more about safety and security.