🏠 Housing
What kind of place was it?
Airbnb
How much was the rent per month?
Around 500€ per month
Where was it located?
30 minutes away from school
How can someone find this place?
https://www.airbnb.fr/rooms/12081698?source_impression_id=p3_1762518974_P3LR8xOb7tebZScB
Would you recommend it?
Yes, I'll recommend it. The place is beautiful, it's calm, and the landlord is really nice with us. The only problem it's that the house is far from the center of the city and far from the school, so it's not the best option for exchange.
🍻 Social Life
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Good parties but not in clubs, there is good bars but the city is too big so it's complicated to do a lot of things
🎓 Uni life at USP
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Courses in English are good but all the teachers are not fluent in English so sometimes it's complicated to understand them. The courses in portuguese are good and the teachers are really nice concerning exchange students.
Do you have some tips?
The campus is really big, there is a lot of things do to, there is all facilities for sports as gym, soccer field ou basketball court. The registration was pretty easy and the administration of USP are always available is you need help.
✈️ Travel
Best trips to do?
In Brazil it's really easy to travel, and not too expensive, you can take the bus which is up to 30€ maximum. There is a lot of things to do in this country. My best experience is Amazonia, during only 4 days but it's a trip that I will never forget. You can plan a trip the day before and it will not cost you too much
🌆 Ribeirao Preto vibe
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Ribeirao Preto?
There isn't lots of things to do. It's a good city but except for school, there is nothing really good to do, there is no history so there is no monument to visit. The only thing that people do it's going to shopping center, because there is some activities do to inside them, but that's all. If you come to this city, be prepared to have lots of free time, where you won't have things to do.
💡 Other Tips
Enjoy your exchange because it's a one time in life experience
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