Erasmus Experience in Lisbon, Portugal by Mesut

Why did you choose to go to Lisbon, Portugal?

Pure coincidence

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

Well it helped me to make through but it depends anyway

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

Indeed, especially the city

What is the food like?

Well the quality depends on your budget but i would say you have the chance to taste thousands of different types of Bacalhao food (Hope i get it right)

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Lisbon?

Indeed, it is expensive in general but if you search for it long time, i bet you will find cheap and good places.

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

Yes there are some language courses available to adjust to make your stay easy but anyway it is worth learning to show that you are not a stranger by the way Portuguese are nice people to meet

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

i would say on your feet since it is walking distances, in general but i would say metro

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

Well i guess everybody would agree on, this barrio alto

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

Well it depends your taste, you could find some restaurants in Rossio.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Well one of the best historical places you could find

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

Well i would say, try to locate in there! I miss that city