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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
More on telephone because the rates in Italy are higher than in canada.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Travel, Overall, Nightlife, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Buy fresh fruit and veggies at small markets. The supermarkets charge a lot more for these items.
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian
How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had a basic knowledge of italian prior to my exchange. Interacting with locals and immersing yourself in the culture really helps you improve your language skills.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Yes...how unhelpful administrative representatives are, and what a hassle it is to get the Permissio di Sigiorno from the Police station
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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
Keep up the good work!
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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
Though the campus was nothing special, the social events and academic opportunities were quite impressive.
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Academic
Course recommendations
The workload for English-taught courses is much less than for Italian-taught courses
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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
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Night clubs: Rolling Stone, Propaganda, Old Fashion, Hollywood
Places not to miss: a night at La Scala, trips to Como, Bergamo, & Cinque Terra
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Housing
Type of housing: University residence
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
For privacy reasons
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Personal comments
I stayed at Residence Capitanio. It was a clean place to live, and was recently renovated. The rooms are spacious, and some even have a balcony. Living in this residence gave me the opportunity to meet many international students.
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