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Academic
Course recommendations
The quality of the coures depend on the teacher. Some are really good, some aren't.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The portuguese life-style is something you have to get used to. Teachers showing up late, lack of computers, bureaucracy, not knowing whether you will have lessons.. but, the good news: you do get used to it! You'll learn to show up late yourself and find computers in faculties as Medicine or Letters. (although you might not be allowed to use them, use them, you're a foreign student!)
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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: Portuguese
Was learning Portuguese a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Portuguese
How much did you improve your Portuguese?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Portuguese is a difficult language, and in the beginning it is a struggle to learn it, but when there isn't another option, you'll get better and better in speaking it!
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Overall
I wish I had known...
it does get cold and wet in Portugal!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Don't expect to find the Oxford of Portugal. They might call it that, but it isn't. Yes, it is old and the old university is beautiful (if you study law, you're lucky to have lessons there!), but the level of education isn't Oxford-wise!
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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
Don't expect to find a big city, when you go to Coimbra. It's small, but cosy! It's easy to meet other foreign students. You'll learn to appreciate the academic traditions, although they might seem odd in the beginning. Visit Lisbon, it's a beautiful city and easy to reach by bus (or train, but bus is cheaper). Go to Figueira da Foz, by train, and enjoy a walk along the beach in February! And just enjoy your stay, it's worth it!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Housing, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Studying abroad is always expensive, even when you're studying in a country like Portugal
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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?
a nice way to meet people, other foreign students, but also portuguese students.
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Personal comments
If you're on time (before the academic year starts), it's quite easy to find a room.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The event of the year: Queima das Fitas! (in May). Nice place to have a cocktail before going out: Moelhas!
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