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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Although it could be frustrating at the very beginning my Italian improved very quickly and I experienced no real problems.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Cost of living was cheaper although I spent more on phone calls (international) and travel as I wanted to visit Italy
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Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
As long as you are open to learning and discovering new things then there is not much you need find out before going.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Whilst Pisa itself is relatively small the unversity has something like 40, 000 students which is an ideal combination because the city is small enough to find your way around in but there are enough people to meet of your own age
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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
Pisa is a very good base for visiting the rest of Italy. Trains are cheap - especially if you buy a student discount card - so take advantage of it. On a more practical side, be prepared to wait for hours to join a bank, visit the doctor or speak to a lecturer in the first weeks.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Courses are generally very flexible, best to speak to the lecturer first and ask if you can do the course also ask if you can study a reduced syllabus
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Perhaps more help on choosing courses at the beginning
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Night life in Pisa is quiter than what I am used to in England but the main thing to do is to meet as many people as possible and put up with perhaps not so nice bars but very good company
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It enables you to live with other students of your age and gives you some independence
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Personal comments
There was no accomadation provided by the university, we were provided with a list with some addresses and numbers which we had to contact ourselves but there was quite a good selection and the landlords/ladies were reputable and helpful
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