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Universitą degli Studi di Siena

Universtity of Siena, Via San Vigilio 6, 53100 Siena, Italy
3.99 / 5 based on 156 reviews.

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83% of students recommend
156 reviews
Housing
3.8/5
 All experiences (156)
Student life
4.4/5
 5 stars (36)
Academic
3.6/5
 4 stars (84)
Languages
4.5/5
 3 stars (36)
Expenses
3.4/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.6/5
 1 star (0)
“Take the sena buses everywhere. Siena is a major bus hub.” Read Review
pturplehaze, United States

156 reviews of Universitą degli Studi di Siena

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HOUSING    
by philip, Emory University, Atlanta, United States
Humanities, University Agreement
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: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? You develop a rapport with those in your residence.
Personal comments:
I'd suggest Sperandie because of the amazing view and garden.
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Jordi, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Economics, Erasmus
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: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
the best thing that can do in summer night is buying some beers and drinking it in Piazza del Campo. The best cafe is Cafe Hortensia
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ACADEMIC    
by nathaliesmet, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
Law, Erasmus
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:
Maybe the professor could make a book of there course or at least a summary, because some of them hust begin to teach in Italian without anything for the student to rely on (difficult for a foreign student who doesn't speak the language that well)



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:
Organization

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by Marta, Universidad Miguel Hernįndez, Elche, Spain
Environmental Sciences, Erasmus
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: Italian
Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Personal comments:
Very interesting, I was able to dream in italian, ha!ha!...so, at the end, was a very productive period of my life. And I learn how to survive on my own, talking with everyone, and sharing our problems. Really nice experience.
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EXPENSES    
by mazzalazza, Royal Holloway and Bredford New College (University of London), London, United Kingdom
History, Erasmus
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:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
Because living in Italy is generally cheaper especially as the british £ was so strong at the time.
Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
by shadowjr, University of Texas, Austin, Austin, United States
Journalism, University Agreement
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...
If you think you might need it...BRING IT!!
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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:
I reccomend it very highly. Siena is small, and the university thrives. It's the perfect place to study and meet people from all over. Every day/night is a new adventure! Word to the wise: the Sienese are a fiercely proud and belligerent people. Watch yourself and be respectful where the situaiton requires it.



FINAL COMMENTS

If you're ever stressed (the town can make you feel "closed in" from time to time), take a couple days and go by yourself o Assisi. Perfect place to get away!
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