Erasmus Experience in Lisbon, Portugal by Outi

Why did you choose to go to Lisbon, Portugal?

Options were limited that where we had the possibility to go. Wanted somewhere warm.

How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?

3 months

What is the student lifestyle like in Lisbon?

It is quite relax and very outgoing.

Would you recommend the city and the University of Lisbon to other students?

Yes.

What is the food like?

Food is okay. Quite heavy/greasy the local food. Also awailable salads, some good sea food, macdonalds, pizza hut, kfc...

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Lisbon?

No.

How much does it cost to live in Lisbon?

200-400-500 € usually shared flats are the cheapest.

Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?

Language is quite difficult if you don't know already some latin-based language and still it is difficult. But you can manage with english in most places.

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Lisbon from your city?

Flying

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Lisbon?

Erasmus parties or Bairro Alto?

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Lisbon?

Depends what you want. Honorato if burgers

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Monastery of geronymo's, belem, baixa-chiado area...

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Lisbon in the future?

All things will eventually work out.