Temos hoje o testemunho de estudantes de Erasmus sobre a experiência que é viver no Porto.
O programa Erasmus foi criado em 1987 com o intuito de criar a oportunidade dos alunos do ensino superior poderem estudar num outro pais, enriquecendo assim o seu currículo escolar e, como é óbvio, a sua experiência de vida. O programa deve o seu nome a Erasmo de Roterdão, filósofo holandês que, para adquirir novos conhecimentos, escolheu viver (e trabalhar) em diferentes locais da Europa. O programa abrange não só alunos, mas também professores, que podem se candidatar a ir para outro país da União Europeia, ou que pertençam ao Espaço Económico Europeu.
São cada vez mais os estudantes que escolhem a cidade do Porto para viver esta experiência académica. Recolhemos alguns depoimentos de estudantes que já cá estiveram, e que ainda cá estão, que nos mostram o quão fascinante é a vida no Porto.
"You know how it feels to learn spanish and portuguese at the same time? To not have time to get bored? In Porto you can. Here you can visit lots of wonderful places and from here you can travel cheaply to other countries. It's the best place to make Erasmus because we have the ocean and you can always go to the beach just to enjoy the waves clashing on the rocks or to surf, here you will meet a lot of Erasmus students and go in 4/5 clubs in just one night. The city is full of international students and this makes it incredibly alive. The Portuguese even if not all of them speak English, they are always trying to help if you ask for they are kind people. In Porto you have a lot to do because there are always different festivals, concerts, expositions and a lot of events to visit." Larisa – Romania
"You will have the chance to enjoy the Atlantic coast and also the countryside in the same town. Plenty of opportunities to meet new people and have fun every day of the week (fantastic party environment) Good weather." Paula – Spain
"Porto = the city of happiness." Irem – Turkey
"When I heard about Porto I thought to myself that maybe it would be an interesting city. When I arrived to Porto I confirmed how amazing this city is. Every street, every building inspire and impress because everything you see is different from what you have seen before. People are every kind and open-minded and are always willing to help you. They are simple people and they accept the differences. You can't to get bored in Porto because it's like you visit an entire country. Porto has everything. The ocean smiles to you and wake you up when you come drunk from the amazing parties with cheap and good drinks. The bridges make you think that every time you can see opportunities in life to change the routine. Loose the fear and be curious to cross the bridge and discover Porto." Alexandra - Romania
"Well it's the best city for Erasmus because it's simply amazing! It's a beautiful city, people are so nice and open-minded, you are at the sea, you have so many places to go out, it’s not expensive to go out. I'm still so in love with Porto and I really miss it! It's cozy and not too big and just beautiful as f***." Katja L. - Germany
Se quiseres saber mais, deixamos-te aqui um documentário feito por um grupo de estudantes de Erasmus da Escola Superior Artística do Porto, documentário este que reflete o que é fazer o programa Erasmus na cidade do Porto.
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