Erasmus Experience in Rio Maior, Portugal by Gert

Why did you choose to go to Rio Maior, Portugal?

For the sports university.

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

4 months, €720 from Erasmus.

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

The University is okey. The city is a small city.

What is the food like?

Just go to the supermarket and make your own food. Or you can eat at school.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Rio Maior?

Yes, it takes a lot of time for find some accomodation here in Rio Maior.

How much does it cost to live in Rio Maior?

we paid €100 euro for a shared room in a appartment.

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

Portugese is a real hard language for learn. There is a student from the studentassociation who give one class a week for learn us some Portugese. And they are not all so good in Engelish.

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

Bye plain to Lisboa with a Erasmus-ticket and then with bus from Lisboa to Rio Maior.

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

there are only some cafe's and one club. (CBS, Estriba, Sweet club, .. )

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Rio Maior?

pizzaria, ...

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Salinas (salt)