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University for Foreigners- Perugia
Contact: +39 075 574 64 63
Università per Stranieri di Perugia (USP)
Piazza Fortebraccio 4, 06122 Perugia, Italy
4.09 / 5 based on 96 reviews.
87% of students recommend
96 reviews
Università per Stranieri di Perugia review by Lilia
Review by Lilia, Chapman University, Orange, United States
Language, University Agreement 
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why? There is just so much to learn, live and experience by living in a host family. Also, my family has always opened our doors to international students and every single student, from China, Switzerland, Japan or Azerbijan provided us with a new, exciting perspective on the world- not to mention friendship!
Personal comments:
During my stay in Italy, my host family taught me more about culture and language than any classroom setting could. I learned about the husband and wife dynamic, given insight to Italian traditions and superstitions and of course, enjoyed a multitude of authentic, home-made Italian dishes! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
I ADORE this town! I can name for you a waiter, barista, bartender and dj at many of the restaurants, cafes and discotechas in town! I even worked at a pizzeria and performed at a bar! Just a quick list- Pizza Mediterranea, Cafe Morlacchi, Dal Mi Cocco, Ferrari Pizzeria, Merlins, Celebrate, Cafe di Perugia, Cafe Concerto,Bar Centrale, Contrappunto. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
3.5 / 5
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
To students taking courses I would remind that how we learn and how we are accustomed to being taught- it's ALL CULTURAL! So if you are having trouble learning or you feel as if the Italian professor that is teaching you is teaching you badly, remember that that is most likely the reason. Inform him/her so he/she can make adaptions to help you better learn.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
I would prefer to continue to have contact with international students after the initial first month. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
Language difficulties
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: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
I learn, speak and understand Italian more than I ever expected to in the time period I was given. But it was not EASY! It was a choice inside and outside of class, to actively work on it, at every second. It was a decision to put myself on the line, to speak -right or wrong, and learn as I went along. I learned just as much if not more outside the classroom- at bars, at restaurants, and with friends. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Personal savings Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Calling home and traveling or inevitably expensive. Travel, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Be prepared emotionally and financially to be robbed and misplace your valuables. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
I wish I had a better foundation in Italian so I could improve my Italian even more In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Offer more diversity of courses FINAL COMMENTS
This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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