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4.02 / 5 based on 239 reviews
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Eva-Maria G
Overall
I wish I had known...
that Portugal is still a very male-dominated culture where men "flirt" at every women on the street.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Be an economics student and be aware of the fact that the courses can be very time consuming
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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
Try to find somebody with a car which is quite helpful and don't expect too much from other cities in Portugal than Lisbon. A trip to Spain is worth doing.
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Diana A
Overall
I wish I had known...
Yes; that neither are my classes held in English, nor do the ladies at the Erasmus office speak much English.
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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
Better organization. Erasmus coordinators should have more time for their students.
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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
Double-check what language the courses are being taught in.
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Nuria R
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Portugal is more cheap than Spain, I know that I had no so much money so I tryied not expend so much and I did a lot of thing (travel, dinner outside...) with no so much money.
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Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
If you are erasmus you will not find problems like open an account.
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Andrea S
Academic
Course recommendations
Unfortunately, there were not too many courses offered in English, which is a pity because the teachers and the course structure were very good. There was always a lot of work to do during the semester - many case-studies and assessments.
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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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francesccrespo
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Living in a apartment was really nice.
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Personal comments
I think they could have done more for finding me a place where to stay: it took them a lot of time (I had to stay in a hostel 15 days) and it was pretty expensive for a Lisbon flat
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asa a
Overall
I wish I had known...
I was quite well informed before going by older students so I experienced no serious suprises.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
ther are many courses for foreign students, teachers take exams seriously so prepare
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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
summer semester is much better because in fall and winter often rains. it is worth going to Porto or Coimbra to sightsee.
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