Erasmus Experience in Toulouse, France by Curtasu

Why did you choose to go to Toulouse, France?

I didn't the school chose it for me :)

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

From September to January, then i will move to another country. I'm given 500E out of each almost 2/3 goes on housing :(.

What is the student lifestyle like in Toulouse?

It is good, it takes some time to get to the university and back, but given that it's a big city you can't compare it to a small university campus/city (for example Angers or Wageningen)

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

The city yes! The University of Toulouse i don't know, because i've attended EI Purpan.

What is the food like?

French

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Toulouse?

Yes, i payed an association to find our accommodation

How much does it cost to live in Toulouse?

accommodation plus expenses will get you around 400, depends how you manage.

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

Yes there are, and the language is easy for some one like me, Romanian, the languages are alike and we've been studying it in school too.

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

The most economical would be Eurolines, talke 1 to 2 days but it's very cheap. The easiest and most reliable would be plane, with tickets booked very in advance, you could get a very good price