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4.29 / 5 based on 95 reviews

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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I had a good experience in appartament living with othr foreign students.
I had the opportunity to get new friends, to learn the languages and have a fun.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The best night spots for student in Lisbon is "Barrio Alto", the ancient part of the town, with narrow streets, many small bars and restaurant and full of young people. another wonderfull place is tha all coast of Portugall, with amazing beaches, sea and waves.
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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
more attention to foreign students
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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
nice travelling, nice eating, nice night life, nice friends, good university and friendly and preparred teachers.
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Academic
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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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
really good. I learnt Portuguese and i had a good opportunity to improve my English.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I went out with my friends more than in Italy, but the everyday life and the accomodation were cheaper
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Telephone, Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items