Erasmus Experience in Tubingen, Germany by Anna

Why did you decide to go to Tubingen, Germany?

I wanted to learn German and because of a very interesting opportunity of student exchange.

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What about the scholarship? How much did you win from it?

It depends on each University, usually you get 200-350 euros per month.

How is the Campus vibe in Tubingen?

Great, a small town filled with foreign students.

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

Sure.

How do you like the national food?

At least in Tubingen it's better than in the rest of Germany.

How did you find an accomodation?

Thanks to Studentenwerk.

How much did you pay for the rent?

I paid more or less 220/350 euros monthly.

What about your german? Did you attend some lessons at the University?

The University offers a big variety of language courses. The cost is about 5/10 each, in order to pay the didactic material.

What's the cheapest way to get to Tubingen from your hometown?

If you travel from Italy the cheapest option is to take the train.

Milano - Zurich, Zurich-Horb, Horb-Tubingen

Where would you recommend to go partying in Tubingen?

Go to these clubs: Kuckuck, Top 10, Klubhaus, Schlosscafe, Bierkeller, Akademie.

And where to eat in Tubingen? What about your favourite places in town?

Ess punkt in Mohlstrasse - typical regional german food, Kalender - it's a kebab place, Unkel- an italian restaurant, it represents an alternative to the school canteen, Manifaktur- one pizzeria using a wood-fired oven, Neckar Mueller- Biergarten and again you get typical regional german food.

What do you recommend visiting?

Go visiting these places: Bebenhausen, Hohenzollern, Botanische Garten.

Do you have any recommendation for new exchange students of Tubingen?

Start learning german.