Erasmus Experience in Porto, Portugal by elisa

Why did you choose to go to Porto, Portugal?

Because the Catholic University of Porto was doing a very interesting project on post partum depression.

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

My project, International Scholasrhip Thesis during also 3 months and my university give me a contribution of 350 euro.

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

Yes...i've already raccommended the university of Porto to many students!!!

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Porto?

My accomodation in Porto was fantastic, economic and in the center of city. I found it thaks to Javier from Erasmus office.

How much does it cost to live in Porto?

Porto is really cheap

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

I don't know about it because my project is for thesis, but i think that for the Erasmus student there are a lot o f language courses because Port and the University are really attentive to the needs of foreign students.

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

By Plane because I come from Italy.

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

I don't rebember the name of the place because i was in Porto during 2011. But I remember very well that chicken and cod are very very good everywhere

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

the entire port town is wonderful and also the ocean.