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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
The only thing that cost more was international travel, as you normally had to change in London.
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Food, Nightlife, Housing, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Do everything through the ATM machines, including concert and train tickets!
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I adored my work, although it was extremely demanding and very hard indeed, in between working I made some fantastic friends.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
To learn to drive!
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Find a good safe place to live and learn some Portuguese as a politeness.
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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
Use the TAP auction through the web site to get cheap tickets home at the last minute. If you run out of food or cigarettes until 4am use the last night Cafe in Saldanha.
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Academic
Course recommendations
I was not studying here, I was working, albeit learning at the same time.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More interaction between home and away students.
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Visit some of the more confidencial and private clubs and bars in the area, you will be pleasantly surprised by the friends you make and the reception you receive, very warm.
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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?
To enjoy my freedom and value my privacy.
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Personal comments
I had my own apartment in a good area of Lisbon which I found myself and also furnished, I loved it.
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