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4.41 / 5 based on 83 reviews
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Anders E
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had a fantastic experience and i would like to say that I speak portuguese very well
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Henrique C
Languages
Language of instruction: Portuguese
Was learning Portuguese a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Despite having the same language there were some difficulties that were easily overcome!
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Rodolfo R
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
because the life in sao paulo is more expensive than in the rest of the country
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Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Housing, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Robert C
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Just about anywhere within the neighborhood of Pinheiros on the weekends.
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Elise G
IAE Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, Bayonne, France
Marketing and Sales Management, Graduate, University Agreement
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: Basic phrases
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I don't have any extra comments, it was a very good experiencie, in all fields.
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Marine R
Academic
Course recommendations
It was a really bad moment
. No organization, no one to talk with, we (international students) didn't even know each other. Horrible.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The Brazilian government, and the city of Sao Paulo, and the University of Sao Paulo seem to have no interest in developing the exchange students' life. It's a pity, and it won't change.
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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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