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Sigrid M
Overall
I wish I had known...
That Trieste experiences the Bora wind almost every month.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Join any sports club or share apartment with Italians otherwise it will be very difficult to get to know Italians.
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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
If you have the choice, choose to go to Trieste during the summer term. Then you will experience less Bora and can enjoy the benefits of living next to the sea.
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Sigrid M
Academic
Course recommendations
courses are not very interactive, there are no discussions, case studies, presentations,... therefore kind of boring
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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Sigrid M
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
During my semester in Italy I just talked in Italian (also with international students) and that improved my languages skills a lot.
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Sigrid M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
As I had plenty of spare time I spent much money for nightlife.
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Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Sigrid M
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
In this way you get to know Italians
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Personal comments
University organises nothing, Students have to find their rooms without any help
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Sigrid M
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
mandracchio, viale 39
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