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Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, Lisboa

95 reviews
4.29 / 5 based on 95 reviews
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timo r
Vaasan Yliopisto, Vaasa, Finland
Economics, Undergraduate, Independent
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: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
none
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timo r
Vaasan Yliopisto, Vaasa, Finland
Economics, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Everything else was cheaper there than in Finland except night life - especially if you go out 4 -5 times per week and you drink
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Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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timo r
Vaasan Yliopisto, Vaasa, Finland
Economics, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
Analyses of Social Policy (Miguel Quvera)
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
University should organise some social happenings
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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timo r
Vaasan Yliopisto, Vaasa, Finland
Economics, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
2
Costs
4
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
4
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
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timo r
Vaasan Yliopisto, Vaasa, Finland
Economics, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Kapital (number 1 disco, very difficult to enter - unless you are a blond - I am), "Bairro Alto"
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timo r
Vaasan Yliopisto, Vaasa, Finland
Economics, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I like to independent
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
The university did not arrange any acommondation
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