Erasmus Experience in Porto, Portugal by Asia

Why did you choose to go to Porto, Portugal?

I've always wanted to visit Portugal, so Erasmus was a great opportunity to make my dreams come true ;)

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

I've been in Porto for one semester, I didn't receive much money from my University, it was 270 euro per month.

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

Yes, I recommend it to everybody who wants to spend great time in such a beautiful place! :)

What is the food like?

the food is delicious ;)

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Porto?

No, it was not a problem for me to find something.

How much does it cost to live in Porto?

Porto is not very expensive, so it's quite simple to live there ;)

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

The language for me was quite easy, people there are very open-minded and friendly so there is no problem to communicate with them ;) and.. there are some language courses also.

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

It's a little bit difficult because there are no direct flights from any city of Poland to Porto. So there is only one possibility to travel with cheap airlines with a transfer in one of the european city.

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

There are many places to go to.. Lock Club, Contagiarte, Villa Club - these are the clubs where I spent much time ;p And of course mondays at Ribeira !

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

There are maaany places to visit: Casa da Musica, Serralves Museum, Sao Bento station, gardens of Palacio de Cristal, Lello Library... and so on ;)