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4.13 / 5 based on 281 reviews
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: a shared appartment
Why?
It is more social to live with other students. And language improvements if you live with native speakers!
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Personal comments
I chose the accommodation myself. It was VERY hard to find something, but I was pleased when I found an appartment.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Murphy's pub - Excellent! It was my second home. They treat you like family! Very international atmosphere. Also the 'Sham Rock' is very international.
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Academic
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
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Overall
I wish I had known...
The italian system works VERY slow, so you have to be VERY patient!!!!
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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
It is ok, if you don not want to sit and study every day for several hours!
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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
Everybody should do and exchange study! You can lear so much from it, about life and yourself!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
Nightlife: I don't go out so much at home.
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Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I both improved my italian and my English.
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