Erasmus experience in Torino, Italy, by Luca
Why did you choose to go to Turin, Italy?
Because I love Italy, all parts of it. And Turin, because of the university.
How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?
Five months, and I receive 500 euro per month.
What is the student lifestyle like in Turin?
It's perfect! You can choose whatever you want.
Would you recommend the city and the University of Turin to other students?
Yes! Especially the city.
What is the food like?
Piadena is always a good solution.
Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Turin?
To find an accommodation here, is not so easy. Because the owners don't like to rent to somebody who lives here only for a semester.
How much does it cost to live in Turin?
More or less 700 euro per a month.
Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?
Almost every university have courses of english. But you can apply for some Italian lessons. Better if you can speak Italian.
What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Turin from your city?
By plane.
Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Turin?
The Jazz club, near to Accademia Albertina. But the party area is San Salvario.
And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Turin?
Piadineria.
What good cultural sites are there to visit?
The Cinema Museum - Mole Antonelliana, but actually all of the museums are very good and interesting, Monte Capuccini, Superga, Villa della Regina, Parco Valentino, etc.
Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Turin in the future?
Don't forget your photo machine at home!
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I also reccomend the guys who will come here to visit the neighbouring cities and villages around Torino (like Asti,Alessandria,Rho,Genoa,Milano.etc.).The nightlife is not as quality as you could expect at least for me cause where I come from (Istanbul) has much more way better nightlife but I can recommend you if your also not satisfied the nightlife like me you could visit and see Milano or for closer northern parts of Torino.People wont talk you in english unless your lucky and find 5% or you found a student who knows well! so I recommend you to really learn basic Italian verbs and phrases which is easy dont worry.And one last thing I recommend you to eat in Lunarossa which is located near Piazza Castello(city center) you could always have nice Italian cuisine there especially pizzas! Hope it was useful and wish nice days in beautiful and historical city of Italy :)