Erasmus Experience in Lisbon, Portugal by Amanda

Why did you choose to go to Lisbon, Portugal?

Because of the culture, and how similar it is with my homecountry, Brazil.

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

6 months, no money

What is the student lifestyle like in Lisbon?

Amazing! There are lots of students from all over the world, and there's much to do everyday.

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

Sure!

What is the food like?

Amazing, specially if you like seafood

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Lisbon?

No, it was easy for me but I have some friend who had a hard time to find a nice place

How much does it cost to live in Lisbon?

650-750 euros/month

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

I'm Brazilian but sometimes I find myself having a hard time to understand what the Portuguese people are saying.. yes, there are some courses in English also

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

Only by airplane

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

Bairro alto or santos

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

The foodmarket is amazing, but you can also find a lot of good and cheap restaurants in bairro alto and rossio

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Belém and castelo de São Jorge

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

The best thing to do in here during sunny days is to go chill at some of the miradouros during the sunset with your friends. Amazing