Erasmus Experience in Turin, Italy by Del

Why did you choose to go to Turin, Italy?

It was between Turin and Milan, and I chose Turin from what I had heard people say about it.

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

It lasted 9 months and I got €720 for the whole stay. Then I repeated the second year without any financial aid.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Turin?

It's really good.

Would you recommend the city and the university to other students?

Without a doubt, I 100% would.

What is the food like there?

I love Italian food and if you share a flat with Italians and they make you their own home made food... I can't even tell you how good it is!

How long did it take you to find accommodation in Turin?

Four days.

How much does it cost to live in Tuirn?

It's not cheap, but I used to get by on €500 a month, paying €200 in rent.

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

It was in my first year, more or less, because you hang out mostly with Spanish people. In the second year, with 5 Italian flatmates... it was perfect! I went on a two week course in Cádiz and I did another 40 hour course in Turin.

What is the cheapest way to get to Turin from your home city?

Fly with Ryanair.

Where would you recommend for a night out in Turin?

Murazzi, Xò, Noise, Olas.

And to eat in Turin? What were some of your favourite places to go?

KM 5, Rossini, Pizza Spidi, Pizzeria Augusto

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What good cultural sites are there to visit?

The Egyptian museum, the Mole Antonelliana, the Palazzina di Stupinigi, the Palazzo Madama e Casaforte degli Acaja, the Turin Cathedral, Sacra di San Michele and I'm sure there are a million other places!

Do you have any advice for future students in Turin?

You can already speak Spanish at home... hang out with Italians!