Erasmus Experience in Porto, Portugal by Dominik

Why did you choose to go to Porto, Portugal?

Wanted to do Spain, but no courses were taught in English

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

1 semester, 400€ per month

What is the student lifestyle like in Porto?

A lot of parties, school was not that tough on me.

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

I would.

What is the food like?

I have not tried many typical dishes, but from what I have tried, OK.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Porto?

no

How much does it cost to live in Porto?

Depends on how you want to live. You can fit in 400€ if you are economical.

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

Difficult.

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

Definitely, not ESN parties, as they are very badly managed, playing all the time the same music, even when there is a night with a theme (Indie, rock...)