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4.02 / 5 based on 239 reviews

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Aneesh Z
University of Mumbai, mumbai, India
Engineering, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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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
Irish bar at cais do sodre.
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Aneesh Z
University of Mumbai, mumbai, India
Engineering, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It gives you more privacy and more facilities such as kitchen.
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Personal comments
I never stayed in university residence but they helped me find an accomodation
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Aneesh Z
University of Mumbai, mumbai, India
Engineering, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known about Erasmus Scholarships in advance so I could have applied before going.
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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
I think it is a nice place to spend your time.
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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
The sun is amazing here. dont forget your sunglasses.
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Aneesh Z
University of Mumbai, mumbai, India
Engineering, Graduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
The courses are good, but more options could be welcome.
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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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Aneesh Z
University of Mumbai, mumbai, India
Engineering, Graduate, Independent
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I think I enjoyed it and it gave me a very good exposure.
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Aneesh Z
University of Mumbai, mumbai, India
Engineering, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Overall more because India is a very cheap country.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I am still looking for a part time job.
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