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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It is easier, and you have the opportunity to meet many Italians and other exchange students. Renting an appartment in Milan is more difficult but it is true that you are more independant.
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Personal comments
They are ok, with different residences at different price/level of service, whiwh allows you to choose.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Go to the "aperitivi" or happy hour in Milan cafes. Don't miss the Casablanca, and, of course, the Old Fashion Cafe. Milan is also full of cultural events, just go! For info, the tourism office has a book : where, when, how. There is also a free magazine you find in cafes, "zerodue"
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I already knew a bit from Italy, but I did not think I would love so much this country.
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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
Be open. Italians are and you will have fun.
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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
Try not to be sick, Health is a mess there. But apart from that you will find a very nice country, with smart students and good teachers.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Courses are often very scholar, you have to write a lot, read the books... But you have a large choice and can have both courses in Italian or English.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
They should propose more case study, with more interactive courses.
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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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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:
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Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was a good experience. I chose only courses in Italian, and that was benefic for my Italian, a bit less for my English!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
For the Accomodation we have Public assistance in our country, not in Italy, that is why I spent more, and for Nightlife, it is not expensive, but we had so many parties!
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Overall, Nightlife, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Food, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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