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Università Bocconi

659 reviews
4.06 / 5 based on 659 reviews
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hellionese
Columbia University, New York City, United States
Public Health, Graduate, CEMS
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Tribeca, Navigli, Darsena market on Saturday, Exploit, Sushi at Compagnia Generale, The Prada outlet in Montevarchi!
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hellionese
Columbia University, New York City, United States
Public Health, Graduate, CEMS
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Bocconi graduate housing is expensive, not conveniently located and has a curfew for guests!
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
See above. The Spadolini residence, which is open to graduate students is a good 10 minute walk through a deserted part of town and a park. Ovrenight guests are not allowed, suites of rooms have no decent common area and there are no freezers in the kitchens. On the plus side, the balconies are nice.
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hellionese
Columbia University, New York City, United States
Public Health, Graduate, CEMS
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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hellionese
Columbia University, New York City, United States
Public Health, Graduate, CEMS
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Because the course is taught in English and my roommates speak English, I didn't learn as much as I should have. Of course, this is my fault and not a reflection on the country or the school.
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hellionese
Columbia University, New York City, United States
Public Health, Graduate, CEMS
Overall
I wish I had known...
How difficult it is to find housing in Milan. Do not pay fees to services before finding somewhere.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
3
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
3
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
I recommend Bocconi for Master's programs, especially if you will stay in Europe afterwards for work.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Don't stay at home!!
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hellionese
Columbia University, New York City, United States
Public Health, Graduate, CEMS
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
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Travel, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Food, Overall, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Try to save some money to travel around your host country and neighboring countries.
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