Mobility specification

Country:Portugal

Institution:University of Porto

City:Porto

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Economics and Administration

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Are your credits converted?yes

Can you give an example?I studied subject Marketing of 6 ECTS in Porto but it is converted for 8 ECTS as subject Marketing at MUNI.

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Not really

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Not much, I participated in activities but to organised by school.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?I haven’t noticed

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:30000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?INLIFE.COM

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Not really

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Cook home

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?almost without problems

How does public transport work in the city?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?In andante shops, up to 23 y.o. it is free for everyone.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?yes

How do you rate the availability of healthcare?I've seen better

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Center, beach

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Madeira, Azores, Algarve, Geres

Share your best experience:So many of them, I can't choose.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Not really

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?Umbrella

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?It’s not about the city you go to — it’s about the Erasmus community that makes every place feel like home.