🏠 Housing
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
850
Where was it located?
20 minutes walking from the center
How can someone find this place?
Studapart
Would you recommend it?
It was okay. Definitely not just a student residence so a lot of people came in and out every day which sometimes felt a little bit sketchy. Besides having my own bathroom and kitchen don’t think it was worth the money I spent. Not terrible but could be better.
🍻 Social Life
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Slalom, Temple’s bar, most bars in the center are really good
🎓 Uni life at sciences po lille
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I really liked Political Protest and French Politics
Do you have some tips?
The campus was very cool. Registration was also easy and yes I would pick the same uni again without doubt
✈️ Travel
Best trips to do?
From Lille to catch cheap flights you take a bus to Charleroi Airport in Brussels which is about 3 hours away and from there you can go everywhere in Europe pretty much. I went to Budapest and Vienna and definitely recommend very beautiful and very cheap trips. Also going to other parts in France is really cool like Bordeaux which I am going to because another exchange friend is there. Oh and a day trip to Paris is also really affordable and nice even if just for a night out which I did. Took the bus at 5 pm on a saturday and came back at 9am on a Sunday. Tough at time but definitely an experience I recommend! Very fun!
🌆 Lille vibe
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Lille?
Definitely a student city. Calm during the day and very alive at night. Perfect for studying abroad. Also don’t believe it is as dangerous as people put out to be. I never walked home alone after a night out of course but with friends I would say it is totally okay.
💡 Other Tips
It’s going to be the best thing you’ll ever do in your life
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