Erasmus Experience in Porto, Portugal by Maja

Why did you choose to go to Porto, Portugal?

I chose to go to Porto because I wanted to learn Portugues.

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

My scoolarship was 350 Euros per month and I needed extra 200, 250.

What is the student lifestyle like in Porto?

Extraordinary

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

University is multicultural and offers different kind of activities.

What is the food like?

Seafood is very popular and considering the fact that I'm a seafood fun for me is delicious and unique.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Porto?

Not really, Erasmusu page helped me a lot.

How much does it cost to live in Porto?

Around 550, 600 euros per month.

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

There are different kind of courses at the University and the basics are easy to learn.

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

By plane

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

A Riberia on Mondays, and other days in the city center.

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

There are plenty of them.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Baixa do Porto