Tag: Cluj-Napoca
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A Weekend Getaway: Exploring Romania Beyond Cluj
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One of the best parts of studying in Cluj-Napoca is its perfect location for weekend escapes. Romania is full of incredible places to visit, and during my Erasmus experience, I’ve had the chance to explore a few of them. Here are my top adventures so far: Brașov: The City with a Fairy Tale Vibe Nestled…
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Meal Prepping for Students: Easy and Cheap Recipes
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As a student, life in Cluj is full of excitement—classes, study sessions, exploring the city, and, of course, trying to figure out how to eat well without breaking the bank. Enter: meal prepping. Meal prepping is a game-changer for anyone juggling a busy schedule. It saves time, reduces stress, and ensures you always have something…
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Sustainable Eating in Cluj: How to Reduce Food Waste as a Student
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Living as a student in Cluj-Napoca can be an adventure sometimes. Especially when managing groceries and food waste. You don’t want to overbuy, but the cravings hit while you’re shopping and when you get home you realize that you don’t feel like eating those apples right now, so they end up rotting again on the…
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How Erasmus Changed My Perspective on Identity and Independence
When I first arrived in Cluj-Napoca, Romania for my Erasmus semester, I expected a fun adventure but didn’t anticipate how much it would challenge my sense of self. Coming from the Netherlands, where independence and efficiency are highly valued, I thought I knew who I was. But living abroad forced me to rethink these aspects…
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Rethinking Dutch Culture: My Erasmus Experience in Cluj-Napoca
As a Dutch Erasmus student now studying in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, I’ve had a chance to reflect on my Dutch identity in ways I didn’t expect. Coming from Antwerp, Belgium, the differences felt familiar—Belgium and the Netherlands share a lot culturally. But moving to Romania was a different story, one that forced me to rethink aspects…
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Cluj-Napoca is for Students: Healthy Living Tips
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Balancing a healthy lifestyle with student life in Cluj-Napoca is easier than it seems, thanks to the city’s abundance of affordable options and green spaces. Carina Pirva, a 21-year-old student at History and Philosophy, shares her insights on staying active, eating well, and finding balance in this student-friendly city. 🍴 Affordable and Healthy Food Options…
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Thriving as a Student in Cluj-Napoca: Your Guide to a Healthy and Balanced Lifestyle
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Being a student in Cluj-Napoca is an unforgettable experience, but staying healthy while juggling classes, assignments, and social life? That’s a whole different story. Don’t worry, though—Samuel Bila, a 21-year-old student at FSPAC, is here to share his tips on staying healthy and balanced in this vibrant city. Let’s dive in! 🍎 Affordable and Healthy…
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Celebrate Romania’s National Day of Culture on January 15
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Romania celebrates its National Day of Culture each year on January 15, a date dedicated to promoting Romanian heritage, traditions, and artistic expression, offering an opportunity for everyone to fully enjoy the richness of Romanian culture. If you’re in Romania during this week, or simply have a deep appreciation for arts and culture, this is…
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6 out of 10 students from Cluj-Napoca rank Lidl as their go-to store
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in Food“The city of students”, as Cluj-Napoca is known for, has got quite a reputation for its pricy living-cost. Grocery shopping often becomes an adventure for the students living here. Some of them figured out how and where to get the best prices and produce. We asked ten students living in Cluj-Napoca for their tips and…