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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
In my second term i shared an appartment with italian students and found this much more beneficial.
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Personal comments
Location was superb- within 2 mins walk of university. Accommodation was very basic - no kitchens, communal mixed-sex bathrooms that were not always clean; 5 showers shared among over 30 people. The university does have other and better equipped accommodation in other parts of the city further from the university. Security is quite strict and visitors are not generally permitted.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Cafe l'Atlantique for a chic and funky night out.
Old Fashion every wednesday has an international evening which invites all international students in the city with free enrty; not to be missed.
There are many good bars and restaurants in the trendy area of Porto Ticinese near the university.
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Anna F
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The examination system is quite different to that of the uk, perhaps a bit more warning would have helped!
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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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Anna F
Overall
I wish I had known...
The importance of living with native speakers if you wish to improve your langauge - wich I had done it from the start.
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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
A fantastic opportunity for anyone following a business/economics related degree
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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
The university provides exchange students with w fairly comprehensive guide to all aspects of living in the country.
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Anna F
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Nightlife, Housing, Overall, Food, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than 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?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian
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
My language abilities improved greatly during the year; this was mostly due to the fact that I lived with italians who helped me greatly. The university also offered a very good language instruction course.
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