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Overall
I wish I had known...
no, maybe a bit more specific information about costs
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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
very good university to stay as an exchange student, all facilities are available, pleasant surrounding, ok courses
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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
hard to find your own appartment.
good basis for travelling.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
price level is higher, enjoyed the nightlife a bit more, travelled more as well
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Housing, Food, Overall, Nightlife, Travel, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
Course recommendations
Regarding the level of the english courses for exchange students, it is better to take the italian 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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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
language of instruction was in my case italian, with the other exchange students, most of the time i spoke english
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, 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
For foreigners: old fashion on wednesday nights. Further, aperitivo's at exploit and dinners in trattoria toscane. Disco: la banca,cafe roma, karma, cafe solaire (only in summer
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
Living with another Italian student improves your language capabilities.
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Personal comments
Hard to find if you don't want to stay in one of the pensionatos.
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