Erasmus Experience in Lisbon, Portugal by Francesco

Why did you choose to go to Lisbon, Portugal?

I thought that it will be a medium hot country, dealing with the temperature of course, but it is very variegate with the weather. but I think that is always hotter than Finland, my other choice.

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

I am here for a traineeship, 'm in Lisbon for 7 months.

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

I think so

What is the food like?

I'm Italian, not so much squeamish, but I've found a notable difference with the food of my country. here they do not have idea how to spice food!

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Lisbon?

It was quite hard find a good accomodation in the period in which I was searching

How much does it cost to live in Lisbon?

It is a quite big city, a capital, so it is pretty expensive, instead of the common thought

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

yes, the university is very cozy, and also the person who work in. there are also language course, but they are pretty expensive if you don't have a discount made by your university

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

I think that the easiest way is the plane. just now I have one over my head. the airport in very close to the city in Lisbon.

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

your own kitchen

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

there a lot of site. you walk around the city and you see every ten minute something spectacular

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

come with some friend