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Dominic G
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I enjoy my independence.
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Personal comments
There was no help from either host or home universities with finding accomodation.
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Dominic G
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Luso, Piolho (cafe/bars) - where students meet up every night
Ribeira - where nightlife goes on
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Dominic G
Academic
Course recommendations
Don't expect lecturers to take much notice of you/ make allowances for you as a foreign student
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
A system - no one knew how i was to be assessed
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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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Dominic G
Overall
I wish I had known...
More Portuguese!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Totally disorganised; young students; not very welcoming; but had a great time once I made friends.
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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
Be open and talk to people and they will be very friendly, but don't expect them to come to you!
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Dominic G
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Portugal is cheap!
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Food, Travel, Telephone, Nightlife, Housing, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Dominic G
Languages
Language of instruction: Portuguese
Was learning Portuguese a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Portuguese
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
The social side is fundamental to improving your language skills. Don't spend your whole time with the foreign student crowd or you'll learn nothing!
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