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Università per Stranieri di Perugia (USP)

Piazza Fortebraccio 4, 06122 Perugia, Italy
4.09 / 5 based on 96 reviews.

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“summer and spring months are most beautiful” Read Review
leella, United States

96 Overall reviews of Università per Stranieri di Perugia

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by Bethlehem, University of California, Davis, Davis, United States
Language, University Agreement
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That I would have a hard time getting back on the plane to return home.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Stranieri is the most inexpensive language school in Italy, as well is Perugia as a city. You can't go wrong with being in the heart of Italy (Umbrian countryside), not feeling like you live in a "tourist" town- cause Perugia is definitely authentic in many respects. I thought I wouldn't miss it over Rome, but in fact I am planning on returning to commence language courses next year.



FINAL COMMENTS

Always make an effort to be empathetic, tolerant and yet guarded. Many times the culture is very difficult for people to understand or rationalize, but you need to be careful not to cast dubious judgements or lack in making a true and sincere effort to open yourself to the language and the people.
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by Almudena, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Public Relations/Publicity/Advertising, Erasmus
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How to easier find private accommodation before getting there (most of the time it works through State Agencies that charge you the corresponding fee). And that point there was not very clear information from my home University about how to get accomodation there
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Just try to deal the subjects you can attend with your co-ordinator.



FINAL COMMENTS

From an overall point of view, Italy it's and unbelievable country where to live and where to find most you are interested in (in addition to a great gastronomy and a lovely mediterranean wheather!!). Just to advice you that when travelling would be better doing it with someone else, so as to share expenses. However, Italy it's quite easy to visit it by yourself, and you can save a great deal of money staying at Youth Hostels, that normally are pretty good and in unique locations.
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by yvette, Northeastern University, Boston, United States
Public Relations/Publicity/Advertising, University Agreement
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none
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Very well organized and top notch foreign university.



FINAL COMMENTS

I would say the Universita per stranieri is a very good experience, not only for language but for meeting new people, because everyone is in the same boat as you are;looking to meet new people and learn about italian life. I also studied after the stranieri at The Umbra Institute which is a private university in Perugia. I would comment on their friendliness and helpfullness there, however the school is not particularly recommendable.
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by nvbays, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
Language, Independent
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For me, the best thing is meeting great people from all around the world. I now have dear friends in far-flung places like Columbia, Nepal, Ukraine, Norway, Equador and Switzerland.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Go during the warm months.



FINAL COMMENTS

Travel to Sicily, Verona and Torino.
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by Egil, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Trondheim, Norway
Language, Independent
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About how much time you need to spend to register at the university.
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Improve the way of registration, make it easier and less time consuming.



FINAL COMMENTS

Travel insurance highly recommended. I had, so that saved me from trouble.
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by Malinda, University of California, Davis, Davis, United States
Language, University Agreement
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Pack light other wise you'll be dragging heavy suitcases all over Europe (at least if you plan to travel outside of your host country). Bring an outlet and power converter if you bring anything electronic. Expect a lot of walking and alot of stairs, i.e. comfy shoes are a plus.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
I recommend this University to anyone interested in foreign language/culture. You not only learn about the local culture, but interact with students from all over the world with different perspectives and in the end your own view of the world will most likely change.



FINAL COMMENTS

Don't fly Ryan Air!
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by Matthew, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Madison, United States
Language, University Agreement
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A little more preperation on using the european rail system.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Keep up the good work



FINAL COMMENTS

Make sure while attending the University for Foreigners that you spend most weekends traveling around the italian countryside and seeing some of the major cities. For example Rome and Venice are very beautiful cities, but stick clear of Naples
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by SEBNEM, Ege Üniversitesi, Izmir, Turkey
Economics, Independent
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nothing special
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
The teachers are really qualified,and the architecture of the university impressed me a lot



FINAL COMMENTS

Everyone should try to make friends with the inhabitants of the city.Because with the other foreign students,you don't practice the REAL Italian!
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by Regina, University of North Texas, Denton, United States
Business Studies, Independent
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it was going to be colder than expected
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I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
go, but only if you are willing to work hard



FINAL COMMENTS

summer and spring months are most beautiful
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by Tihomir, Higher Institute of Flood and Flavour Industries, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Language, Erasmus
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Something about my study program in the University.
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
I haven't recommendations



FINAL COMMENTS

Italy is very beautiful country. You'll love italian culture and atmosphere. There are so many places to visit. The italian language isn't so hard to be studied. Go in Italy and have fun!
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by Lilia, Chapman University, Orange, United States
Language, University Agreement
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I wish I had a better foundation in Italian so I could improve my Italian even more
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Offer more diversity of courses



FINAL COMMENTS

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by trufichock, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
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How to answer the phone.
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
It was an excellent fusion of the accademic side and social life of studying.



FINAL COMMENTS

Travel as much as you can, you may never get a chance to know a country with as much fun as on your Erasmus year.
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by Guillaume, ECE (Ecole de Commerce Européenne), Lyon, France
Business Studies, Erasmus
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There are a lot of st
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I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
Take warm clothes...



FINAL COMMENTS

Good trip
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by Maria, Universität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Language, None
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No.
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
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Happened all the time.
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Personal recommendation:
It's the best way to get in touch with the language, the country and the people.



FINAL COMMENTS

You'd better choose the appartement before going there.
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by atrides, Tallinna Tehnikaülikool, Tallinn, Estonia
Language, Independent
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improve langauge
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
be more organised!!!!!! and care more about students



FINAL COMMENTS

travel as much as you can afford. it was really greatest tip abt Italy
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by Nina23, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
Language, Independent
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:



FINAL COMMENTS

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