Mobility specification

Country:Portugal

Institution:Polytechnic Institute of Leiria

City:Leiria

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2023/2024

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Sports Studies

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?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?A great balance of theoretical and practical classes (essential for future teachers).

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Kind of, occasionally.

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

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:12000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?Finding the most used real estate website in the country, there is a lower chance of being scammed there.

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?No

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Walking everywhere, not partying that much, and buying groceries in Lidl.

🗺 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?terrible

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Long distance - Flixbus, shorter commutes - Bolt.

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?City centre, a huge football stadium built for the EURO 2004.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Nazaré - the biggest waves in the world, Fátima - one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in the world, Óbidos - UNESCO castle-city and a GoT filming location

Share your best experience:Camping on the beaches every weekend, and a beer parade organized by the school, where we rode on lorries/trucks through the city and drank beer.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Car

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Warm clothes, Portugal can be quite chilly during the winter months.

🥳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?One of the greatest adventures in my life, that gave me a hell lot of experience and even more fun! What an opportunity!