Mobility specification

Country:Portugal

Institution:University of Coimbra

City:Coimbra

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2023/2024

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Economics and Administration

Study level abroad:Master

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

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

Does the university offer enough courses in English?they have tons

Are your credits converted?yes

Can you give an example?Converted 1:1.

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Length of classes.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Somewhat but I would say it was mostly the ESN.

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:14500 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?Friend who was there the previous semester.

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?No significant unexpected expensed.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Cook your food yourself and walk instead of public transport or taxis (plus points for it being healthy).

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

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

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Online at the respective operators (Flixbus, national railways), within the city it was almost pointless to use buses.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Old university campus, historical centre, Praca de Republica - especially at night. If you are lucky, one of the student parades in autumn or spring semesters

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Nazare, Guimares, Lousa.

Share your best experience:That would be the personal relationships and experiences formed during the stay, parties and trips etc.

💅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?Get a student house accomodation, watch out for scammers.

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?Maybe passport but I didnt pack anything special, it depends on your situation.

🥳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?Lifechanging experience with unforgetable experiences