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Internship in Portugal: 14 reasons to upgrade your qualifications abroad

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Internship in Portugal: 14 reasons to upgrade your qualifications abroad

An internship abroad can give you a competitive edge when looking for a job in the future, allowing you to take a fresh look at your specialty and develop skills that you can use for years to come. Read more about the reasons why you should choose Portugal as an internship country below

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An internship abroad can provide a student and a young specialist with a competitive advantage in further employment, will allow to develop real skills that will be useful in future work, and will also help to see the specialty obtained in a new way.

However, choosing a country for an internship can be quite difficult, because each country has certain advantages and disadvantages. Why should you go to Portugal to upgrade your qualifications? 14 reasons to choose this country for internship further in our material.


1. An opportunity to acquire skills to start a career

Thanks to an internship abroad, you will be able to gain practical knowledge in the chosen field and achievements that you can easily add to your resume. Also, such an experience will allow you to develop adaptability, resilience and empathy. Working together with Portuguese colleagues, you will be able to learn to navigate in an unfamiliar work environment, country and language.


2. Knowledge of the Portuguese language will be a professional advantage

Multilingual workers have more career advantages, including access to higher-paying jobs. At the same time, there is no better way to learn a foreign language than practical experience. The internship in Portugal will allow you to improve your skills.


3. It is not necessary to speak Portuguese to complete the internship

Living in Portugal will allow you to learn the local language and give you new experiences. However, you do not need to speak Portuguese to start your internship. There are many offers available in the country for foreigners in English. Here it is easy to complete an internship that will be related to your specialty and gain new career skills.


4. Affordable cost of living

Portugal is one of the most affordable countries in Western Europe. Budget prices for food, restaurants, public transport and entertainment will allow you to have a good time abroad.


5. Safety is a priority

According to the Global Peace Index, Portugal is one of the safest countries not only in Europe, but also in the world.


6. Lisbon is the most promising city for an internship

The most high-quality internships can be found in Lisbon, because companies from all over the world work here. Also, local residents speak English well, which will make life easier for a foreigner. The most highly developed sectors of the economy here include: finance and technology, architecture, business, education, etc.


7. Advantageous geographical position

Thanks to its favorable geographical location, a student who chooses an internship in Portugal will be able to easily explore neighboring European countries.


8. A large number of places of interest in Portugal

Of course a trip to Europe is a good opportunity, but Portugal is also rich in many places of interest and it is not only Lisbon and Porto, there are many fantastic bays and beaches throughout the country, as well as the golden cliffs of the Algarve, the vineyards of the Douro Valley, Évora, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and this list can be continued. Even a walk through the area where you will live will allow you to get acquainted with the Portuguese color and history.


9. Portugal is a paradise for gourmets

Most people consider France and Italy to be the pearls of European cuisine, but Portugal also has something to surprise you. Be sure to try the local seafood and don't forget the wine. You're sure to find some of the best wine bars just by walking the local streets after work.


10. Cozy surroundings

Portugal has a reputation as a warm and welcoming country, so it is not only safe, but also very friendly. You can count on help not only from your colleagues, but also from passers-by you meet on the street. Also, communicating with the local population will allow you to improve your Portuguese language skills.


11. An opportunity to expand the number of acquaintances at work

Friendly local population and a large number of international students will allow you to make many acquaintances. In the future, you can easily count on these people when building your career.


12. Pleasant climate

It doesn't matter what time of year you choose for your internship. Portugal has a fairly favorable climate - hot, dry summers and mild (though sometimes rainy) winters. Also, here you can easily spend a whole day on the coast, relaxing on the beach or surfing.


13. A large number of internship programs

Thanks to the large number of internship programs in Portugal, you can choose to do a full-time or part-time internship or improve your professional skills while studying, etc.

You can also work in a large number of sectors in the country: marketing, ecology, art history, cooking.


14. You can increase your level of cultural awareness here

An internship abroad will definitely help you become a more conscious inhabitant of this world. Also, most international employers appreciate specialists who know how to work with people of different nationalities.

During your internship in Portugal, you will definitely grow as a person.


Portugal is a great place for an internship, because here you can get good practical knowledge in the chosen field, take courses in a language that is included in the list of the most widely spoken languages ​​in the world, and also enjoy the wonderful local nature - fantastic terrain, dotted with hills, wind-carved golden coasts , sunny climate and the most delicious cuisine.



Igor Usyk - Head of Legal Department at Visit World


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