Erasmus Experience in Lisbon, Portugal by Inma

Why did you choose to go to Lisbon, Portugal?

Because I couldn't make any language test and it was the only place that they offered me.

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

I spent in Lisbon 9 months and I recieved 500€ per month (I made my erasmus 3 years ago)

What is the student lifestyle like in Lisbon?

It's awesome, I wouldn't change anything of my time in Lisbon

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

I recommend the city to everyone but the university where i studied is quite hard.

What is the food like?

The food is very good.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Lisbon?

ok... I changed my place 3 times but it wasnt difficult to find houses.

How much does it cost to live in Lisbon?

Lisbon is a very cheap city for eating and going out. I lived only with the money of the scholarship.

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

the language is quite easy for spanish people but people for another countries could say only "obrigado" at the end of the year. I also made a language course in the university and was very cheap.

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

I used to travel by car because I had some friends from my town doing the erasmus there.

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

Bairro alto is the best place to go out. Not in Lisbon but in the world!