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4.08 / 5 based on 155 reviews

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Grace B
Champlain College, Burlington, United States
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was good, wish I could have taken Italian for longer.
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fletcher b
Overall
I wish I had known...
to take classes at U. of FLorence
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
needs much better academics
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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
its very important to learn how to speak the language.
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angel25
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I like my independance and want a realistic experience.
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katherine g
Housing
Type of housing: residential hotel
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
To have more independence and to live in a different area than I previously did.
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Personal comments
The housing was ok. However, the staff was very unfriendly at the hotel which made the experience more stressful than it needed to be.
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Magaly A
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I was able to expand my knowledge in the language incredibly. It being new vocabulary and being able to communicate with locals.
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Michelle K
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Although being in a city where veryone speaks English was great at first while your making new friends and finding your way, I wish that more people allowed me to speak Italian with them so that I could learn.
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