Erasmus Experience in Peniche, Portugal by Kamila

Why did you choose to go to Peniche, Portugal?

Because of the ocean.

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

For 6 months, each month is 400 euros.

What is the student lifestyle like in Peniche?

Nothing special. University doesn´t care about erasmus students.

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

City yes, university no...

What is the food like?

A lot of fish and sea food.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Peniche?

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How much does it cost to live in Peniche?

Accomodation is around 150 euros/month. Prices are good, it depends on the shop and on the goods. Transport is very expensive. I recommed to come here by car if is it possible.

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

Yes, but you have to pay for it and every lesson is in the different city. Language is horrible, I speak a little bit spanish and I don´t understand anything.

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

By plane, then by bus.

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

No...

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

No, very expensive for students.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

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

Don´t go there, almost all of the classes are in Portuguese. Some profesores told us that we came here to learn Portuguese, it is not true. Erasmus is mainly about english. I feel very dissapointed about this experience. I can compare with other erasmus in Slovenia and this is not erasmus.