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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
Most Portuguese speak English, so it is easy to get around. Portuguese is a difficult language, but I took a language course.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I partied a lot.
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Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
That it would be so overwhelming!
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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 chose Lisbon not necessarily for the university, but most courses given are in English and quite easy.
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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
Lisbon probably has the best nightlife in southern Europe! So enjoy!
Also renting a car is quite cheap, and it takes only 2 hours by car to go to the Algarve!
Visit all the miradouros in Lisbon, it will leave you in awe...
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Academic
Course recommendations
Most courses are very micro-economic oriented, not a good choice for the business student!
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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?
Because this was a great opportunity to live with people from other countries.
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Personal comments
The addresses that were given were houses in the red light disrict.
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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
Lux, Kapital, Docas. Ladies' Nights are held during the week in many clubs! Don't go out with a big group, you will not get in most clubs then!
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