Erasmus Experience in Lisbon, Portugal by Lenka

Why did you choose to go to Lisbon, Portugal?

Because i have never been in Portugal before.

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

4 months, 1640euro (400euro per month)

What is the student lifestyle like in Lisbon?

a lot of work, but also interesting events with nice people

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

I would recommend, it´s beautiful city.

What is the food like?

The food is amazing! Very good.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Lisbon?

It was complicated at the beginning but at the end i found very good accommodation.

How much does it cost to live in Lisbon?

It depends on the location. 200-400euro per month per single room in a share flat.

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

The pronunciation is complicated but the language is not that much hard. There are courses at the University.

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

The easiest and most economical way of transport is by train.

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

To Bairro-Alto, part of the Lisbon where are almost all bars and where all young people meet.

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

In Bairro-Alto.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Lisbon-castle, many beautiful churches, Rossio, Belém, tram 28

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

Beware of pickpocket.