Experience in Vilnius, Lithuania by Rūta

What is it like to live in Vilnius? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

It's very unique, very green, a lot of spaces to just chill around at. It's very beautiful.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Vilnius?

It's amazing, a lot of people and students are there every day to party, and there are a lot of activities planes for Erasmus students.

How much does it cost to live in Vilnius?

It's about 100, or 200 euros, depends on how in the centre you live. If you rent a flat with a friend it costs much less. It's not expensive to live there. Believe me, I've been living there my whole life.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Vilnius? Is there any advice you can give?

It's not difficult although try asking people who live in Lithuania to help you, just to make sure everything's safe.

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What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

The food is amazing, although we have a lot of dishes most of them are heavy. We love potatoes and the most traditional thing is cepelinai. Although it's not for everyone taste, but there is food for everyone, Chinese, Asian, Indian, healthy, fast food, whatever you like.

What places would you recommend visiting in Vilnius?

Tourist places are awesome, like towers, castle, but parks and forests are just amazing, full of beauties, and botanical garden will just takes your breath away.

Is it good to eat out in Vilnius? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Eating is great, because I live there I usually eat at home, but pizza places like, Čili Pica are great, there are a lot of coffee shops which I love like, Caif cafe or Coffe In.

Is the nightlife good in Vilnius? Where is good to go?

It depends on friend company. We have clubs and on Fridays and Saturdays the whole city is out to party, on other days usually a lot of people are working. But student make their own parties so it's really nice to go there as Erasmus.

What advice would you give future students heading to Vilnius?

Just go ahead and try, you`ll see and try everything there and you`ll love it. The beautiful sights and people who are willing to party all the time.

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