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4.22 / 5 based on 158 reviews
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Agathe H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The cost of living in Portugal is far less than in the UK. One can have a very good time and still not spend outrageous amounts.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Agathe H
Overall
I wish I had known...
Absolutely nothing!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Although bureaucratically the university (and Portugal as a whole...then, maybe not now) left a lot to be desired, my overall experience was very good and my language skills were excellent, which says a lot for the university and the people
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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
Delve into every experience you can. The first few months/weeks were difficult for me but the good times ahead are definitely worth the wait! It just takes a bit of time to adapt to a new culture and language but once the basic skills are mastered, the happiness begins!
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Agathe H
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: Did not speak it
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My main objective in travelling to Coimbra was to familiarise myself with the Portuguese language before starting my undergraduate degree in Bristol (UK). Although understandably nervous about not speaking Portuguese upon arrival, living in the country and having to cope with situations immediately helps enormously. My other languages helped a lot too.
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Agathe H
Housing
Type of housing: House share with native students
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I like to have my own space and facilities
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Personal comments
I chose the room I stayed in independently and was not too fussy at the time. I much enjoyed living with other Portuguese girls (2) as this gave me an immediate taste of how people live there.
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Agathe H
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
"Queima das Fitas" is a festival which usually takes place in May and which marks the end of the academic year and graduation.
Bars, restaurants and cafes are scattered throughout the town and i've never had a bad experience! Portuguese coffee is without a doubt the best in the world.
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