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4.08 / 5 based on 155 reviews
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I really enjoyed many places. A popular night spot was Full up.
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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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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I feel that I learned a lot more than expected which made my experience even better.
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katherine g
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 did a lot more of these categories while I was abroad. For example, I do not travel as much at home as I did in Italy.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I was prepared for the financial situation. Just keep an eye on the exchange rate.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had realized more housing options. I though the safest thing to do was to stay in the residential hotel; however, I think I would have enjoyed an apartment more.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
To improve clasroom interaction with the culture.
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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
I enjoyed my stay just plan your weekends to travel because it goes by a lot quicker than you think. take advantage of every moment and try and do something new everyday.
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katherine g
Academic
Course recommendations
I enjoyed all of my courses. However, I wish some of them were incorporated witht he local students and more international students. The students in my classes were 90% American.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
No improvements that I can think of.
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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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