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Istituto Lorenzo de Medici (IDM)

155 reviews
4.08 / 5 based on 155 reviews
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lauren03
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Cultural Experiences Abroad
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I went out at night a lot more, and it is more expensive for drinks, I also went out to eat a lot.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Wine is very cheap there. Make dinner at home if possible. Do not shop too much
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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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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
none
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J T
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
History, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
so i could pick the location
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
was overall good
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annasmf
Drake University, Des Moines, IA, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
no
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
4
Costs
4
Activities
3
Campus life
1
Party / people
2
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
very much- its cheap and a wonderful program
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
2
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
no
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L B
Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT, United States
History, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Exchange rate is bad for Americans. I blew my entire savings account on shopping and travel. But, you can find cheap things there like amenities and clothing.
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Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
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
easyjet.com
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annasmf
Drake University, Des Moines, IA, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Amazing!! it pays to sperak the language and there's a power in being able to speak another language.
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