Sergio Andre da Silva Grasio – ESEC

Polytechnic University
Coimbra, Portugal
third year student
major subject “Tourism”
  1. Did your expectations for study and life in Varna, Bulgaria come true?

    2.        Yes, definitely. Everything I expected from this period n BG actually exceeded my expectations. For sure it was the best time and also the best experience in my life by now.
  2. How do you evaluate conditions of life?
    1. at the Varna University of Economics
      2. Very satisfactory. The main aspect that I would improve is the heaters during the winter because the rooms sometimes are  too cold.
    2. at the city of Varna

      3.        Much better than  I thought before  I come. It was a very good surprise.
  3. How do you evaluate the benefits of one semester study at the Varna University of Economics?

    4.        The benefits were enormous in different aspects: I made many friendships
    • I improved my English language skills.
    • I learnt Bulgarian language and things about Bulgaria .
    • I had courses outside of my area of specialization.
    • I gained a lot of new experiences.
  4. Which of the courses that you have taken at the Varna University of Economics, you appreciate at most and why?

    5.        “Bulgaria Today” – It was very important and interesting to learn more about the history of the country that was my home for more than 7 months.
    “Tourism Research” – It was very nice to study again something in my field of interests.
  5. Would you recommend Varna University of Economics to your friends and acquaintances, when you are back to your country?

    6.        Yes, I definitely will!!! This is the best place for Erasmus program!