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4.17 / 5 based on 101 reviews
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I lived with 5 other English speakers..although it was great fun, I didn't learn as much Italian as I could have if I had lived with Italian students.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Excited to take advantage of living in Italy!
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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...
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.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Go during the warm months.
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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
Travel to Sicily, Verona and Torino.
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Academic
Course recommendations
The quality of teachers is highly variable. In one period I had a dud but then got a brilliant teacher for the next 3 months. Change classes if not satisfied.
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With Italian Students
Why?
Living with other English speakers guarantees that you will speak English 90% of the time and not become fluent in Italian.
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Personal comments
Beware the greedy landlord!!!
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