Mobility specification

Country:Italy

Institution:University of Padua

City:Padova

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2025/2026

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Arts / Department of Romance Languages and Literatures - Italian

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Are your credits converted?yes

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Some of the items were less difficult than I expected.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, for example theatre or events where you get to know each other.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:24000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Some school taxes, a lot of expenses in the beginning.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Yes, if you never go anywhere, you won't spend (but you also won't have any experiences).

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?terrible

And what about transport outside the city?neutral

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Connections on google maps, ticket on the card in the mobile phone.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Prato della Valle, All Basilicas, Aperol tower in Fly bar, Mercolegin, Boulder, Steampower, Sorbillo pizzeria, astronomical tower

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Bassano del Grappa, Torino, Venezia, Chioggia, Dolomiti, Teolo, Lago di Garda

Share your best experience:Probably the time spent with friends all day at the carnival in Venice, it was really nice when you have your own group that you get along with and you can be together all day, talk about interesting things, play games, eat good food and drink cheap Italian wine <3

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Bus

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?How much luggage you have and how many kilos!

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Clothing for warmth and winter.

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?Everyone who went on Erasmus ended up saying it was one of the best experiences they've ever had in their life (and it's true).