Erasmus Experience in Vilnius, Lithuania by Kai

Why did you choose to go to Vilnius, Lithuania?

I wanted to go to a city I wouldn't have gone on holiday like Spain or Italy and then Lithuania came up.

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

My scholarship lasted 5 months and was totally 750€.

What is the student lifestyle like in Vilnius?

Student lifestyle is very relaxed with a lot of free time.

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

No I wouldn't, because the schools are not so good and the dorms are very bad. However the city is nice.

What is the food like?

There is a supermarket with a lot of groceries, but not a lot of international products.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Vilnius?

No it didn't.

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How much does it cost to live in Vilnius?

My room was 300€ a month.

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

It is very hard to learn Lithuanian for a lot of European countries. There were a few language courses.

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

By plane you had tickets from 20€ without luggage.

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

There are a lot of places, you will find them.

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

There are a few good places, but especially an Italian pizza place. You can find it on Tripadvisor.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Mainly the Old Town.

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

Go there, but be aware you won't learn anything.