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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I would have studied the local language more so that I would have been better at communicating in the beginning. It would have also helped to come here a little earlier to find better housing than I found
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Take 3 courses and go to all the practical classes. Try to study 2 weeks in advance f the exams and you will get very good grades in the end.
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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
I would recommend to live in Bairro, to be in the middle of the city and to experience the old neighbourhoods. It's great to go on the organized trips throughout Portual, Porto and Coimbra is especially fun as these two cities are student towns.
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Academic
Course recommendations
It is best to studyx throughout the year as the study load is quite big. The classes are easy throughout the year but the exams are quite difficult.
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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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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Portuguese is a very diccicult language to learn for foreigners. Reading and writing is not so much the problem as is speaking and understanding the local people. But most people are very patient and eager to help so in the end the communication barriers can easily be resolved. Most young Portuguese speak English quite well.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because eventhough it is much cheaper in Lisbon you want to go out more and travel more than you do in your home country.
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Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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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?
Because it is best to live with different nationalities and to experience the cultures of other countries first hand.
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Personal comments
There is housing on campus at the residencial housing but I would not recommend it as it is shared rooms and rather far away from the center.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The best place in Lisbont o go out is in Bairro Alto. A great neighbourhood in the city's center with many bars, night clubs and restaurants for young people. ALso very nice is the club lux, a little further away from the center.
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