Erasmus Experience in Lisbon, Portugal by Ludovica

Why did you choose to go to Lisbon, Portugal?

Because there I could choose more exams.

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

I have received 920 € per 4 months.

What is the student lifestyle like in Lisbon?

In Lisbon you can find a very international ambience but portuguese students have also very traditional costume.

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

Lisbon is the perfect city for a scholarship or an internship and the University where I have studied (the Instituto Superior Técnico) it's once of the best school in Portugal.

What is the food like?

The food is good.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Lisbon?

It's possible find a beautiful room for 300 €.

How much does it cost to live in Lisbon?

There are a lot of associations and each event is for free for erasmus people!

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

The language is easy, Lisbon is full of good courses and there are also Language courses available in the University.

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

The easiest way to travel to Lisbon from Naples is by Easyjet.

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

In Bairro Alto to drink and in Cais the sodrè to dance.

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

Cervejaria da trindade.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

The Belen tower, the Expo Area in Oriente, the Oceanario, the bridge Vasco da Gama, the bridge 24th july, the four touristic elevador, each miradouro, the Jardim Botanico, the Jardim de Estrela, the churches.

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

Have fun!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :)