Student review [#103071] for Business Economics
at Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Porto

My exchange at Católica Porto Business School was overall a valuable but quite challenging experience.

On the positive side, I really appreciated the international environment and the opportunity to discover a different academic system. Living near Porto was also a great personal experience that helped me become more independent and adaptable.

However, the semester was quite demanding. The workload was heavy, with high expectations across courses and a long semester structure. In my personal case, I also had to deal with long daily commuting, which made the experience more exhausting.

I also found that the level of academic support could be improved. During more stressful periods, especially exams, I sometimes felt a lack of guidance and flexibility, which made certain situations more difficult to manage.

Overall, despite these challenges, this exchange allowed me to grow both academically and personally. I would still recommend it to students who are ready for a demanding but enriching experience.