Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Study Abroad at Universidade Nova de Lisboa was OK Past Review

By (Anthropology and Community Health, Tufts University) for

CIEE: Lisbon - Language and Culture

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: Universidade Nova de Lisboa
The term and year this program took place: Fall 2009

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Good classes

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Relatively good program though we felt we were not getting what we paid for

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Lived with 2 grad students <br /><br /> Would have much preferred to live with a family.

* Food:

Food is inexpensive in Portugal

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Not much program based activity here

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Very good

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 20-50 Euro (when not on trips)
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Groceries are cheap in Portugal - cook for yourself

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
Language acquisition improvement?

Much improved

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Don't overthink it - half the experience is the people you meet and the things that just happen to you.