Before you go Before you arrive you have to think about different things. Of course you have to fill in all the forms you get, read them carefully and...

Do’s and dont’s  Do’s: When you give thanks to somebody, say “obrigada” as a woman and “obrigado” as a man. Always accept drink...

Experiences of students Lisanne ‘I am Lisanne. I am in Lisbon for half a year. I am on internship here, but I live on the campus of the school that ...

Invisible culture Working as a team In Portugal the people like to work together. They are really group orientated. The group is more important than t...

Visible culture Traditions and rituals in Portugal Grapes and wine are very important in Portuguese traditions. Grapes are considered a symbol of abun...

General information Population and major cities Portugal has an estimated 10,487,289 inhabitants. Lisbon is the capital and also the largest city of P...

“I like to dream about Portugal, and it’s less easy when you are there.” - Maria de Medeiros SUMMARY  Portugal is a semi-president...