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Brie427
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
Art, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food, Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Brie427
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
Art, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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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Brie427
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
Art, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
That it costs extra money to sit and eat in a cafe, rather than stand and eat.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
Pack Light. Having a backpack helps.
Bring travallers checks and an ATM/credit card. Eat a lot of the natve foods! Go off by yourself, but be safe.
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Brie427
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
Art, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was a great opportunity to learn some Italian. But, having no prior knowledge of the language, it was great to be taught in English and still to my best to learn Italian.
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Brie427
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
Art, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Za-Za's was a great restaurant!
You can't go wrong in Florence.
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Brie427
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
Art, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It allowed for more freedom and independence.
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