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Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, Portugal

Blogentry 8 - Exam panic

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Here we are. Probably the worst part of my stay abroad. Exam period. I must admit that I have never been so unprepared for an exam period, but I just had to enjoy my stay to the fullest extend and wanted to participate in as many...

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Blogentry 7 - When strangers become friends

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What a surprise! I was really looking forward to spending my birthday in Portugal but due to the fact that I had two job interviews, a lecture and an oral exam scheduled on my birthday, I was quite annoyed. So, I was already...

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Blogentry 6 - Time flies, especially here in Portugal!

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I am under the impression that time goes by quicker in Portugal than in Germany. I am sure that the clocks were tempered with, that is the only possible explanation. By now, people you’ve met a few times have become friends and...

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Blogentry 5 - Feels like home!

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Bom dia! I have already had two of my six exams! The exams were written at university, so we finally went on campus and met the other students in our class. I mustadmit, it felt a bit strange to be back in a classroom again....

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Blogentry 4 - Lisbon: a place to be!

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I have spent quite some time over here in Portugal and every day, I am more amazed by this city. My Portuguese is getting better,and I am confident enough to try some small talk with locals. A great adventure was my...

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Blogentry 2 - Do not fear the future!

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„Do not fear the future” - “That fits”, I thought this morning when reading this quote on my astrology app. I am still a bit afraid, but at least it seems like the universe is on my side concerning my semester abroad at the...

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Blogentry 1 - Soon I'll be off!

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“Highest infection rate worldwide!”, “Portugal’s health system on brink of collapse!”. I read these headlines again and again, hoping the letters would dissolve and change into positive and hopeful words. I don’t know if it is...

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Profile Katharina

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Name: Katharina Prößl Age: 20 Studies: Bachelor International Management 4. Semester at FHWS in Würzburg Semester abroad: Summer semester 2021 at Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal

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