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Languages
Language of instruction: Italian
Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
pretty good, generally the teachers pay attention to the fact that there are Erasmus students attending the course, and try to speak clearly, and they're available to further help if asked.
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Academic
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:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
prices a bit higher than expected
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
try to interact more with the italian students, they are a bit rigid at first , but if you look interested in bonding, they can be of a real help.
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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
Padova has a great location, permiting you to visit a lot of the northern Italy. Sign up for the local ESN association, they always have interesting activities to follow.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
gives you the chance to interact with a lot of people, to improve your language skills and to facilitate your social integration
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Cafe Madrid, Banale, Fishmarket, Piazza dell'Erbe
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