Erasmus Experience in Timisoara, Romania by Joel

Why did you choose to go to Timisoara, Romania?

Best city u can ever go to Erasmus.

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

10 month, 300€/month.

What is the student lifestyle like in Timisoara?

Party, have fun and travel.

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

Absolutely!

What is the food like?

There is everything u can find everywhere, but also their own gastronomy, which is very good too.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Timisoara?

Not at all.

How much does it cost to live in Timisoara?

Living in the residence, around 250€/month.

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

Everybody (almost) speaks english. the university helps u to get ur subjects in english somehow.

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

By plane.

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

Many of them.. heaven (disco), dark (pub). There are many pubs in Piata Uniri.

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

There is one tipicall food in piata victoria, it is called timisoreana.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

In Timisoara not many, really. There is the city, a couple of museums and the Opera (which is really wonderful), but in two days it is done. u must move around Romania (to Transilvania, by car if u can; rent a car is cheap too).

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

Be careful don't be cheated, and be careful flirting with a woman.

Source