" Living and studying in Heidelberg " a Heidelberg Travel Page by Tschuli

I spent about 9 years in Heidelberg, most of them studying for a degree in interpreting. It is a brilliant place to live, especially in summer. Of course, Heidelberg is not that big, so after a while you know a lot of the faces, but that's part of the appeal, I think. It's hard not to make friends (unless, of course, you refuse to leave your room). Also, it seems easier for foreign students to make German friends and vice-versa. You just will meet again, whether you want to or not. The downside is, that for people used to bigger cities this might feel slightly claustrophobic after a while.
Another thing that I love about Heidelberg is the closeness to the forest and the river. The closer you live to the old town, that is the city centre, the closer you are to nature. So you can have your cake and eat it.