Erasmus Experience in Lisbon, Portugal by Parisa

Why did you choose to go to Lisbon, Portugal?

nice climate, warm people

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

900 euros for 13 weeks

What is the student lifestyle like in Lisbon?

The university me and my friend was at had several gatherings and parties. We also socialized with people outside of the school and met new people on our internships, the gym, party nights and so on.

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

Yes

What is the food like?

Good, allot of restaurants and cafeterias every were.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Lisbon?

We stayed at a hostel until we found a proper apartment. Took one week or so, but it was worth it.

How much does it cost to live in Lisbon?

besides the rent maybe around 100 euro/moth, depends on what you spend money on.

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

There are language courses offered, if you haven't been reading any latin or spanish it could be hard to understand. I would advise you to take the language course since not all of the people speak english.

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

Airplane

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

If you want a bar night, go to bairro alto. There are alot of other bigger clubs (lux, urban beach, club main are some)