Reviews of John Hopkins University, Bologna Center | Italy

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Julie C

John Hopkins University, Baltimore, United States
International Relations, Graduate, SAIS campus

Overall

I wish I had known...

more info about housing

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

1

Activities

1

Campus life

1

Party / people

1

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

na

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

I haven't actually gone to school yet so all the information I provided is made up. I will begin in the Fall 2007 and am looking for a job accordingly. Unfortunately, it is the only way they will let you submit this form.

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Veena J

John Hopkins University, Baltimore, United States
International Relations, Masters, Affiliate Center

Overall

I wish I had known...

That it's important to set aside time to travel all over Europe while you have the chance...it's much cheaper to travel within the continent.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

3

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

JHU has an excellent reputation in International Relations at SAIS. If you're planning on doing your MA in Washington, DC at SAIS, why not spend the first year in Italy?

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

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

It's always best to take the trains around Italy...they're cheap.

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Isabel B

Universidad de Sevilla, Seville, Spain
International Relations, Graduate, Independent

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

It gives you the necessary independence

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

A wide range of appartments in the city, with prices over the average rent for native students

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Isabel B

Universidad de Sevilla, Seville, Spain
International Relations, Graduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

Nothing, I took the decision after getting well informed

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

I think it is one the world leading graduate schools in International Relations

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

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Great experience if you can afford it

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pavlo b

University of Chernivtsi, Chernivtsi, Ukraine
International Relations, Graduate, Independent

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning Italian a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your Italian?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

had a lot of communication with local people who could speak english too.

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Isabel B

Universidad de Sevilla, Seville, Spain
International Relations, Graduate, Independent

Academic

Course recommendations

Right now the offer is richer than when I was there, overall quite good

My academic experiences

Quality of courses

Variety of courses

Access to resources

Interaction with teachers

Interaction with international students

Interaction with local students

Personal comments

A little bit more of interaction with the Italian University wouldnt harm

My opinion of the university assessment

Exams at end of course

Exams throughout the course

Essays and/or projects at the end of course

Essays and/or projects throughout the course

Overall

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