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Ronald d
Overall
I wish I had known...
If I had known that the university of Coimbra was so terrible and Coimbra is just very boring, I wouldn´t have gone there.
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In my opinion:
Stay home.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
Go to Lisbon or Porto. Braga also seems ok.
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Antonio C
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I am half brazilian, so i already spoke portuguese, the problem was the slang because brazilian and portuguese are a bit different. anyway after 2 months i was speaking as a portuguese
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Laura H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Portugal is cheaper than the UK, and i had fewer costs
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Portugal is a relatively cheap country. The market near the town centre has loads to buy and the people there are really friendly
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Antonio C
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
because with my own house i am indipendent
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Personal comments
i was living in an apartment and i found it by myself. i liked it becaus it was really closed to the university, and the price was good
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“Masters Post-bologna? Forget it.”
adrian.sk
Germany, Graduate
, 2016
Overall
I should had stayed back at my own country, the dynamites of EU MSc. is worth better. Save your bucks, and avoid investing in the Msc. Though I am greatful that I manage to graduate in time, and then to move away!
I am already a well trained site engineer, and have experience to out of my city. The one in coimbra was short, but to specialize in sustainable energy for instance, go elsewhere. Seriously.
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Pros
the people, layback culture
Cons
safety, politics, complains from local to residents, to university. life is sad here.
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anonymous
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: Basic phrases
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Especially the six weeks-Erasmus Intensive Course at the Faculty of Letters in September and October was the best that could happen to us, speaking in language and social terms
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