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Larissa: the ultimate city destination for students
Larissa consistently achieves high rankings due to its exceptional quality of life and outstanding student experience. Not many cities in Greece are renowned for their vibrant student communities, quality of education, and overall student experience. Thousands of students study in Larissa every year. You can visit social media pages, blogs, etc., to understand why they prefer to live and study in Larissa. Some of them like the city so much that after graduating, they choose to stay and actively participate as professionals in its growth.
Larissa is ranking extremely high in the short list of those cities and has traditionally been popular amongst students.
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Larissa is the fourth largest city in Greece and the capital of the region of Thessaly in central Greece, with a population of 1.2 million inhabitants. It is home to the prestigious Larissa School of Medicine (Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences) and 10 other institutions of the University of Thessaly spanning various disciplines. Did you know that Larissa is where Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, practiced healing people from all over the known world at that time and the city where this pioneer of medicine passed away? Because of that and its academic excellence hundreds of medical students prefer Larissa to study medicine. Thousands of students live in the city center or nearby neighborhoods and commute to the two main university campuses (Biopolis and Gaiopolis) by bike, car, bus, or on foot.
Larissa is the preferred choice for students due to its status as a medium-sized city with around 200,000 inhabitants. The city offers affordable rent and a lower cost of living than larger cities like Athens and Salonika. Larissa is famous for its excellent coffee shops, easy-going lifestyle, spacious squares, superb street food, vibrant atmosphere, and welcoming environment.
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Larissa offers an ideal environment for studying and living, free from the hassles of traffic and long commutes to reach your university campus. Known for its safety, low crime rates, and rich cultural diversity, the city provides a unique and strategic location making travel easy and affordable. Its vibrant food and drink scene, along with affordable cost of living, contribute to an excellent student experience. With its academic excellence and rising international rankings, Larissa is an exceptional choice for students.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience all that Larissa has to offer!
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