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John Hopkins University, Bologna Center

John Hopkins University, Bologna Center, Via Belmeloro 11, 40126 Bologna, Italy
3.98 / 5 based on 24 reviews.

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88% of students recommend
24 reviews
Housing
3.2/5
 All experiences (24)
Student life
4.8/5
 5 stars (12)
Academic
4.2/5
 4 stars (6)
Languages
4.2/5
 3 stars (6)
Expenses
3.2/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.6/5
 1 star (0)
“I haven't actually gone to school yet so all the information I provided is made up. I will begin in the Fall 2007 and am looking for a job accordingly. Unfortunately, it is the only way they will let you submit this form.” Read Review
juliecerqueira, United States

John Hopkins University, Bologna Center review by Julie

Review by Julie, John Hopkins University, Baltimore, United States
International Relations, SAIS campus
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? nice to have your own place
Personal comments:
there is no housing at the university.
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
NA
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ACADEMIC       3.0 / 5
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
nope



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
more courses to choose from

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Personal comments:
fine it is in english anyhow
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
italy is expensive
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
nope
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
more info about housing
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
na



FINAL COMMENTS

I haven't actually gone to school yet so all the information I provided is made up. I will begin in the Fall 2007 and am looking for a job accordingly. Unfortunately, it is the only way they will let you submit this form.
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