Erasmus Experience in Turin, Italy by Carlos

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Why did you choose to go to Turin, Italy?

I had chosen Torino because it´s an industrial City with a good University perfect for engineering students. Apart from that Torino is a beautiful city with less tourists than other Italian big cities like Milano and Roma, and offers the same options and facilities.

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

I´m staying here for 5 months and a half.

I receive enough money to pay the rent and eat in the univerity canteen. I have to assume the rest of expenses myself.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Turin?

There are multiple activities organised by the ESN organization, including sports, parties and cultural activities, which helps you to meet new friends at the begging of your time here.

Apart from that Torino offers a lot of discounts for students, which allows you to enjoy your free time in museums, cinemas etc. paying reduced fees.

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

Yes, 100%.

What is the food like?

The region of Piemonte has excellent products which makes the dishes of this region being delicious.

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Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Turin?

I founded using internet before coming with no much effort.

How much does it cost to live in Turin?

Really advisable to go to Porta Palazzo market- There you´ll find the cheapest prices and the best quality to buy meat, fish, fruits and fresh vegetables.

In average, you´ll cover your basic needs (including transport) with around 650€.

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

There are free language classes available.

Italian language may be difficult for people from the north of Europe, but Italian is a beautiful language that you´ll really enjoy studying.

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?

San salvario, Santa Giulia.

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

Its advisable to go to Piemontese Restaurants; there you can find a nice variety of dishes from this region.

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What good cultural sites are there to visit?

There are some museums that is compulsory to go if you are studying in Torino: