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Universidade de Lisboa (UL)

75 reviews
4.29 / 5 based on 75 reviews
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Judith B
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br> Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
The prices are much cheaper in Portugal than in Ireland.
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Food, Housing, Travel, Telephone, Overall:
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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Judith B
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Excellent.
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Judith B
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Nothing.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
2
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
2
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
If the library is shut, the National Library is very close.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Travel around POrtugal as much as possible. Eat the local produce, it is fantastic. Buy a monthly travel pass for whichever type of transport you use regularly. Also buy a young peoples' travel card, the student ISIC card isn't recognised.
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Judith B
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
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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
The library facilities should be more accessible.
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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
Overall
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Judith B
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
As Docas and Baixa Chiado.
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Judith B
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
I prefer to be independent.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
I didn't see the University accommodation, but I was very happy with mine.
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