Erasmus experiences Coimbra
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Best Erasmus year ever
I've been studying at Coimbra University from August 2012 to August 2013. It was a real life experience. I was really happy there and I made very good friends for life. One of the things that I loved the most about Coimbra was living the university experience in a very...
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Experience in Coimbra, Portugal by Catarina
What is it like to live in Coimbra? Would you recommend it? What is the city like? I recommend it. We have great academic traditions and the nightlife here is really good! What is the student lifestyle like in Coimbra? Coimbra is the city of students. It is great to...
1 0 , 7 years ago -
Erasmus Experience in Coimbra, Portugal by Sara
Why did you decide to go to Coimbra, Portugal? Because I liked the thesis project there and people had spoken very well about the city, there are lots of students and it's not too big so ideal for me as I come from a small city. Source How long does the grant last for?...
1 0 , 7 years ago -
Experience in Coimbra, Portugal. By Andy
How is living in Coimbra? Would you recommend it? How is the city? It was such a pleasure to spend a semester in Coimbra. As a city there's not much to do, regarding tourist things, but this isn't important in daily life. It's a small city, but this can be ideal for a...
0 1 , 7 years ago -
Experience in Coimbra, Portugal by Inês
What is it like to live in Coimbra? Would you recommend it? What is the city like? Known as the student city of Portugal, it has many traditions. What is the student lifestyle like in Coimbra? The best place to study in the world, the lecturers help a lot. How much does...
0 0 , 7 years ago -
Falling in love with Portugal
Why did you choose to go to Coimbra, Portugal? The first time I saw the Erasmus destinations, Coimbra intrigued me immediately. I looked on the courses, the pictures of the city, the opinions of other Erasmus students. Then, I don't know why, I was going to change my...
2 0 , 7 years ago -
Erasmus Experience in Coimbra, Portugal by Samuel
Why did you choose to go to Coimbra, Portugal? Because of learning agreement possibilities and beautiful country. How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs? One semester, 1900 euro. Source What is the student lifestyle...
1 0 , 7 years ago -
Experience in Coimbra, Portugal by Inês
What is it like to live in Coimbra? Would you recommend it? What is the city like? First of all, Coimbra, my hometown, is one of the safest cities I know. Of course you should always keep an eye on your things but nothing compared to some other big cities. There are a...
0 0 , 7 years ago -
Experience in Coimbra
What is it like to live in Coimbra? Would you recommend it? What is the city like? First of all, it is a student city, small, where everyone meets all the time and has common places where to socialize. Very friendly city, where all the Erasmus get together. Source What...
1 0 , 8 years ago -
Experience in Coimbra, Portugal, by Alexandre
What is it like to live in Coimbra? Would you recommend it? What is the city like? It's really great! It's not a big city, so it can be a calm place. There's a lot to see and to visit, and since its placed in the center region of Portugal you can go anywhere...
0 0 , 8 years ago -
Erasmus Experience in Coimbra, Portugal by Barbora
Why did you choose to go to Coimbra, Portugal? Because a girl from my school was in Coimbra and she spoke about this beautiful city. How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs? I am here for 4 months. I don't remember how...
0 0 , 8 years ago -
Fall semester in Coimbra
Once you are in Coimbra, you will start to look for accommodations and luckily, there are lots of them. You can find rooms in houses, hostels and residences. I stayed at one and suggest you the same because you can live with up to 30 students from different...
1 0 , 8 years ago -
Experience in Coimbra, Portugal by Beatriz
Is it difficult to find accommodation in Coimbra? Is there any advice you can give? No, there are a lot of rooms or residences for the students. If you're a girl, talk to me. I've been in a house that seems like a residence but it is just a big house with a nice old...
0 0 , 9 years ago -
Experience in Coimbra, Portugal by Ana
What is it like to live in Coimbra? Would you recommend it? What is the city like? As a Portuguese student who has lived and studied abroad, I have to say that Coimbra is magical. You can feel the academic spirit in there. For those who don't know, it's one of the...
0 0 , 9 years ago -
Experience in Coimbra, Portugal by Carolina
How much does it cost to live in Coimbra? Coimbra is a pretty cheap city to live. From a meal under 7€ to a night out under 10€ you can find everything suitable to your pocket. Additionally, if you look for a relaxing breakfast, in jardim da Sereia you will find a...
0 0 , 9 years ago -
Coimbra - the eternal student city
Coimbra is a quintessential student city and has nearly 30 000 students nowadays. The University of Coimbra is the oldest one in Portugal and one of the oldest in Europe. I didn't study there, but every time I visit the city I feel like being on "Erasmus". It's a city...
0 0 , 9 years ago -
Erasmus Experience in Coimbra, Portugal by Milda
Why did you choose to go to Coimbra, Portugal? Because the University of Coimbra is very old and very good, because of good weather and because Portugal is an interesting country. How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living...
0 0 , 9 years ago -
Experience in Coimbra, Portugal by Andrea
Source Why did you choose to go to Coimbra, Portugal? Because I thought that if I didn't go on Erasmus, I would never go to Portugal in my life. Also I liked that Coimbra is a small, university city and life is easier there than in a bigger city. How long is the...
2 0 , 9 years ago -
Erasmus Experience in Coimbra, Portugal by Margherita
Why did you choose to go to Coimbra, Portugal? I chose Coimbra because it looked like the perfect city: not too big, not too small, full of traditions and also full of students. How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living...
1 0 , 9 years ago -
Experience in Coimbra, Portugal by Petra
What is it like to live in Coimbra? Would you recommend it? What is the city like? Living in Coimbra is like living in your hometown. There are lots of students who live there and they support each other; it's like a family because we all know each other. Yes, I'd...
0 0 , 9 years ago