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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I traveled a lot while abraod...but that was the whole reason that I came to Italy was to see everything...so I didn't minding spending all my money!
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Just try to keep a budget to keep you online
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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
The Italian course every day really helped along with living in a family environment.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It was a good university to attend if you want to travel at the same time...it is not as demanding as some of the other schools.
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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
Just make sure you take time to get away from the Americans and really try to meet some of the locals...otherwise you won't get the experience that you really could have!
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Academic
Course recommendations
Try the course called Italian Regional Foods with Francesca! It was amazing
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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
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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 mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The BEBOP on Tuesday nights. The beatles cover band Vox Power is amazing! Or try out Loonies for some live music
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Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would like to go back and actually live in Florence on my own after such a wonderful experience last semester
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Personal comments
I enjoyed living with a family. Not only did I learn the language quicker, but they even made amazing meals for me every night!
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