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Andrea S
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I wanted to visit courses in english because I had not been taking English-classes for quite a while and felt that my knowledge had somehow vamished. As I had already learned Spanish at University, I reckoned that I could handle Portugues quite well which was actually the case. I was able to fix my English and learn the basics of Portugues.
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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
Basically, I was trying to enjoy my stay as much as I could. As I knew my parents would support me in this, I tried not to worry about money too much - without wasting it of course.
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Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
We found that opening a bank account in Portugal is a bit difficult (in some banks for foreign students even impossible!) and can cost you a starting capital of 50 to 500 Euro !!
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Overall
I wish I had known...
That the Portugues culture is completely different from the Spanish culture.
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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
This university is especially known for its good courses in economics. They are really quite challenging and also mostly tought in English.
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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 is a wonderful, charismatic city. If you have the chance to - go there!
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Academic
Course recommendations
Unfortunately, there were not too many courses offered in English, which is a pity because the teachers and the course structure were very good. There was always a lot of work to do during the semester - many case-studies and assessments.
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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?
I prefer to stay with other students to exchange experiences and also spent spare time together. And furthermore I need to live on my own without having to depend on others (like parents or host family).
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Personal comments
The housing facilities the university organizied for the students was quite unappropriate. Most of the room were either too expensive or too small - at least for my feeling. I preferred to make concessions concerning facilities. Furthermore, our coordinator was not very helpful in finding and choosing an accomodation.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
One who goes to Lisbon should not miss the wonderful Hot Dogs and Hamburger that you get in front of the Discos! The best thing about night-life in Lisbon! And watch a match of Benfica or Sporting - or Benfica against Sporting! Gulbenkian-Museum and it's park is a must for museum-lovers!!
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