Carlos Mármol is originally from Guayaquil, a city in Ecuador, and decided to look for study opportunities in Europe. When this possibility arose, the young Ecuadorian was attracted by the quiet lifestyle and the security that Portugal offers to foreign students.
The city chosen by Carlos to continue his studies was Leiria, in Portugal. The decision to settle in this Portuguese city represented for him an open door to the future, allowing him to build new academic and personal perspectives outside his country of origin.
The choice of Leiria reflects the growing trend of South American students choosing Portugal as a study destination in Europe, benefiting from the cultural proximity to Portuguese-speaking countries and the favorable conditions that the country provides.
