Mobility specification

Country:Italy

Institution:University of Bologna

City:Bologna

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2021/2022

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Arts / Department of the History of Art

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

Does the university offer enough courses in English?neutral

Are your credits converted?yes

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Usually, the lessons are held in blocks — the course is intensive for around two months, with lessons taking place 2–3 times per week. After that, a new course starts. In the Czech Republic, however, courses are held throughout the entire semester.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?I haven’t noticed

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:15000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?Facebook groups, airbnb.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?The housing situation is similar to Brno – there are few options and the rent prices are really high. On top of that, groceries are also quite expensive. However, students can get a public transport card for just €10 for the entire stay, so that’s at least one way to save some money.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?almost without problems

How does public transport work in the city?I've seen better

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Public Transport:
The company that operates public transport in Bologna is called Tper. You can download their app, where you can buy tickets (don’t forget to activate the ticket – otherwise, you might get a €70 fine like I did!). The app also helps you check connections. Buses are often not on time, so be careful if you’re in a hurry.
As I mentioned earlier, Erasmus students can get a public transport card for just €10 for the whole stay – definitely a great way to save some money.

Transport outside the city:
You can find connections using Google Maps and buy tickets on the websites of the train companies – usually Italo and Trenitalia. Btw both companies offer high-speed trains, which is super convenient for longer trips.

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?Giardini Margherita park
Walk through portici to the San Luca
Basilica di San Domenico
Certosa di Bologna
Quadrilatero

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Ravenna, Padova, Modenna, Assissi, San Marino, Verona, Venezia

Share your best experience:Bologna has a really strategic location, which makes it super easy to travel to other cities. One of my favorite experiences was just enjoying the vibe and having aperitivo under the Due Torri – the atmosphere, the food, the drinks… it was all amazing!

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane

Can you pay by card?neutral

🥳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?Bologna is a great place in many ways – it’s actually quite similar to Brno, with lots of students and beautiful squares. The city offers plenty of things to do throughout your stay, and the food scene is absolutely amazing, so you definitely won’t get bored. The university is high-quality, and it’s also fairly easy to get by speaking English