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4.19 / 5 based on 129 reviews

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“practical knowledge”
Alicja P
Portugal, Graduate
, 2013
Overall
good enough mix of theory and practice
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Pros
practical aspect
Cons
not enough knowledge on some courses

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Miroslav H
Overall
I wish I had known...
How to stay there... I really want to go back...
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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
None, just enjoy it!
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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
Yeah, during the Easters go to Morrocco, it is beautiful and low cost trip, just 400 Euro for 12 days, including the way from Lisbon and back. And go to Porto:-)
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Katharina G
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The International Relations Office is very helpful and cares about the student's belongs
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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
Portugal is a very openminded country with helpful people. It is very easy to come along well.
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Stephan H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Well, it was my Erasmus-Semester....of course I went out more. I had a really cheap flat back home. Food is cheaper. that´s it!
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Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Rade R
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Basta, Caffe Taborda, the view points around Lisbon, maybe Bairro Alto in the begging, but then it gets boring and dangerous.
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Dorothea R
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was not easy to learn portuguese, because it s totally different from german. but - in fact - when you are confronted by a foreign language every day it becomes much easier to learn. you cannot escape :o)
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