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Robert H
Overall
I wish I had known...
I enjoyed the surprises!
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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
Enjoy the beautiful city of Florence, but also travel! Italy is a fascinating country and travelling by train is very cost effective.
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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
A fantastic experience. You WILL have problems with admin but just keep plugging away and it will come good! Enjoy yourself!!
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Robert H
Academic
Course recommendations
Organisation of courses could be better, it will be hard work organising classes....Just bite your teeth and get on with it!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Be prepared to go it alone with regards to organisation, the university will not help you!
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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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Robert H
Languages
Language of instruction: Italian
Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian
How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I improved my italian a lot, which was the aim of spending 6 months in florence.
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Robert H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Florence is extremely expensive with regards accomodation as it is a major tourist destination.
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Housing, Overall, Telephone, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
The cost of accomodation is very high in Florence.
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Robert H
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Private accomodation gives you the chance to meet many new people and face up to the facts of the ´real world, ie having to pay rent on time etc.
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Personal comments
Help for housing from this university is none existent!
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Robert H
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Nightlife, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Maracaná, Bee-Bop
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