Mobility specification

Country:Portugal

Institution:University of Coimbra

City:Coimbra

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2022/2023

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Sports Studies

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?manageable

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?The course was taught with Portuguese students at the same time and in Portuguese, which was funny when you didn't really understand it, but the fellow students were always kind and helped us.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes - student events, clubs

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:20000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?Write to people who have been there before and ask them about accommodation.

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Expensive public transport, cheap bus transport between cities.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Lidl, ask the locals where to save.

🗺 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?terrible

And what about transport outside the city?neutral

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Via internet intercity, public transport by driver.

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?Library, university, canal, Figuera da Foz, placa de republica, centre, stadium

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Figuera de Foz, Aveiro, Lisbon, Porto, Madeira, Azores, Stella de Estrella

Share your best experience:Madeira, Azores - must see

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?yes

Where can it be arranged?Office, internet, post

What is needed?Residence visa

How long does it take approximately?3 weeks

How did you get to the place?Plane
Bus

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Count on delays everywhere.

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?Passport, goodies from home.

🥳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?The best time of my life.