Erasmus Experience in Porto, Portugal by Martin

Why did you choose to go to Porto, Portugal?

surfing

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

normal erasmus scholarship, 5 months

What is the student lifestyle like in Porto?

many parties and activities, way better in the summer term.

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

yes

What is the food like?

delicious and quite cheap

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Porto?

no

How much does it cost to live in Porto?

less than in e.g. france, germany or italy. porto is "cheaper" than lisbon, too.

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

the english level its quite ok, there are courses for almost all common languages.

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

porto is a ryanair-hub

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

rua galeria de paris

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

La Cantinetta, Rua do Bonjardim nº532, 4122 Porto, Portugal

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

many

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

if possible, rather go in the summer semester