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4.22 / 5 based on 158 reviews

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anghuns
Overall
I wish I had known...
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
Live this experience but to be carefull
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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

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barbara m
Languages
Language of instruction: Portuguese
Was learning Portuguese a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Portuguese?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Portuguese people are very warm and kind, and they always helped me! I had a very nice neighbour that used to take me to the groceries and help me out with the language! They are very good people, always there.
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Robert M
Housing
Type of housing: Republicas...Dorms
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It's better, you can live more independently...but the Republicas are never ending parties!!
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Personal comments
It was great...da guyz (mainly the french) were kinda dirty lol...but they were big buddies and I really enjoyed it
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“good university”
Joana M
Portugal, Graduate
, 2017
Overall
Its a good unversity to study at
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Pros
a long university history
Cons
lots of drunk student festivals

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Ronald d
Languages
Language of instruction: Portuguese
Was learning Portuguese a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Portuguese?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Portuguese is a difficult language. To a lot of people it sounds like russian. But learning another language is worth a lot.
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“Is the best university in terms of friendships.”
Inês M
Portugal,
Engineering, Mechanical, 2023
Overall
Although I have enjoyed these last five years of studying, I think that the University and the professors could offer much more to the students. There were basically none practical classes.
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Careers
They email us some internships sometimes.
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Pros
The culture and the relationships between students
Cons
Not enough practical classes.