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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I learned so much being there. I picked up things and remember them so much better than when I am learning the language in the US.
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Allison C
Academic
Course recommendations
Take courses that will keep you interested it makes it easier to study in an environment that it is so tempting not to study. Also take an italian language course.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I felt like I would only see these thing or get to eat these things at this time in my life so why not spend the money.
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Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Don't eat out all the time. Learn recipes and cook for yourself at home occasionally.
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Allison C
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known that living with a family would have furthered my knowlegde of the culture. Also that I would learn so much more about life in general.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Keep doing what they are doing and the students will be satisfied. It is a great university.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Don't freak out the first few days everything will be ok. Try to meet as many people as possible and mingle with the locals. Stay clear of any clubs that are too american because you could go to those clubs in the US.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
I lived with five other American students. I was taking my third Italian class and improved greatly in being able to understand the language I would have learned a lot more had I lived with Italians.
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Personal comments
The housing was great. I just didn't like my roommates. However, what ever you choose I think living with other students or a family is a learning expirence.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
My favorite night spot was a visit to Ponte Vecchio. Occasionally there is live music there which is cool. Also I wouldn't miss out on Be-Bop or Twice at night. Of course Mercato di San Lorenzo is awesome for shopping and there is a good forno behind one of the vendors.
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