Erasmus Experience in Trier, Germany by irene

Why did you choose to go to Trier, Germany?

Because i would like to learn german and to know the german culture.

Moreover, Trier is in a wonderfull position, in the center of Europe. Beautiful landscape and good weather (it's Germany but more or less it's the same of north Italy) and you can easily visit lots of place, not only Germany! it's really close to France (Paris it's in 2 hours, Berlin in 7), Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands.

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

I don't have a scholarship from trier university but from my home university, and it's more or less 250€ pro month. I stay 5 months.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Trier?

German students are not so friendly in class, but Trier University has a lots of exchange students, some of them stay only 1 semester, others one years, other 2 years for master. And lot ot german students are interesting in other country and they've spent time abroad, so it's easy to find friendly person.

The university has a really good program for incoming students, with orientation program and german language class for every level.

There are also lot of party, sometimes in club (thursday it's free entry for students in one club, there is a karaoke night and a 2for1 drink night) sometimes in dormitory, sometimes in private house.

In the free time you can take a walk in the city, or have a trip somewhere.

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The International Zentrum organise language evenings and meeting at the pub.

you will never get bored.

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

for sure! have you read all the things above?

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What is the food like?

The university has a cafeteria, but i ate there three time and i didn't like it, but i'm italian and i love to cook, so i prefer eat at home (my dormitory is in 7 minutes from university).

If you're in the city there are lot of restaurants, and you can taste bratwurst mit kartoffel (chips) or icecream in summer/autumn or gluhwein in winter! Pretzel are also good and also the flamkuche.

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Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Trier?

The university have a good organisation on this point. They provide you a place in university dormitory and only if they don't have space you have to find you're own accomodation

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How much does it cost to live in Trier?

600€ per month.

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

German isn't easy. learn it before. sometimes they have courses in english, and for some faculty in other language (french, italian, spanish ecc)

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

You can flight to Luxembourg airport or to Frankfurt and then bus. in this airport you can find easyjet and ryanair flight.

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

metropolis, safari haus, irish pub, cubiculum, havanna, simplicissimus, styxx, ziegel's

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

for dinner kartoffelkiste or da franco

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What good cultural sites are there to visit?

unesco heritage sites

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

don't wait! sign for this city!

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