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Dickenson in Italy

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darklily828
Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family<br> Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because at home my parents contribute a lot more, in Italy I was the main source of income.
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Overall, Food, Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
No I spent too much money
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amy n
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, private institution
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
it was confortable, had a great location and i loved the girls i lived with
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Personal comments
none
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darklily828
Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I had to put forth the effort to learn the language. Going to an American university in a foreign country is problematic because you can bond with Americans and avoid learning the language.
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amy n
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, private institution
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
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Activities
Nightlife
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Overall
Personal comments
none
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amy n
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, private institution
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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amy n
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, private institution
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
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Overall, Travel, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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