Erasmus Experience in Porto, Portugal by Katarína

Why did you choose to go to Porto, Portugal?

Because its next to the ocean and its possible to surf here :)

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

about 1800 eur per 5 months

What is the student lifestyle like in Porto?

amazing, chilly, sunny, and no hurry :D

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

Yes, definitely!

What is the food like?

Very good, everything is fresh and tasty :)

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Porto?

Very easy to find accomodation in various prices.

How much does it cost to live in Porto?

It depends what you are doing, but is not very expensive compared to other european countries.

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

I recommend the EILC course before starting school is very helpfull. Especially for those who speak some latin language( spanish, italian, french..)

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

plane

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

Rua de Galeria de Paris

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

PICABA natural café on Matosinhos beach.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

wine tasting, beaches, bridges, ribeira and many others

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

try surfing!! :)