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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
Administrative / Institutional
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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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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Nightlife, Food, Overall, 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 household items
Personal comments
No I spent too much money
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darklily828
Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known to save more money
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Make an effort to learn the language and interact with the people.
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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 alot...take advantage of the closeness with our countries
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darklily828
Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
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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darklily828
Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I loved the Celtic Druid and Cafe come' te in via Oberdan. Made in Bo during the spring was a good time as well.
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darklily828
Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I havw already found an apartment to live in and I enjoy having my own freedom.
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Personal comments
They were outstanding and nine times out of ten were better than those of Italian students
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