Erasmus Experience in Lisbon, Portugal by Tjaša

Why did you choose to go to Lisbon, Portugal?

Weather, surfing, lectures in english ...

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

Around 5 months. I recieve 500€/month.

What is the student lifestyle like in Lisbon?

Well, I need to study quite a lot, sometimes it's more like highschool than faculty.

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

Depends, I like the city, but not that much the university part of it ;)

What is the food like?

Good.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Lisbon?

Yes.

How much does it cost to live in Lisbon?

it's around 500-600€/month.

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

The language itself is not easy, but it's interesting. :) Yes, I have language course.

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

Zagreb-Lisbon; TAP.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Sintra, National park Geres, Porto, Braga, Viana do Castelo, ...