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Languages
Language of instruction: Portuguese
Was learning Portuguese a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Portuguese?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
UNIVERSITY OFFERED A VERY GOOD LANGUAGE COURSE
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
MORE BECAUSE A STILL LIVE WITH MY PARENTS BACK HOME
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Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
CHOOSE AT LEAST SOME PORTUGUESE COURSES
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
TRAVEL AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE-ITS A HUGE COUNTRY AND JUST ONLY ONE AREA IS NOT REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE WHOLE COUNTRY
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Academic
Course recommendations
DO NOT TAKE THE COURSE IF POLITICS AND CULTURE -- READ BOOKS INSTEAD
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
ITS PERFECT TO LIVE WITH LOCAL PEOPLE TO LEARN ABOUT CULTURE AND THE LANGUAGE
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Personal comments
I WAS LIVING WITH A BRAZILIAN FRIEND OF MINE
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
VILA MADALENA, VILA OLIMPIA
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