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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
Most students hang out around Campo Santa Margherita
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
More access to locals.
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Personal comments
Apply VERY early for University housing or you will be stuck searching an apartment, or in a dorm on the mainland.
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Academic
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?
No, it wasn't.
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 went to learn Italian, but halfway through the semester I decided to learn more German instead, accounting for why I learned less Italian.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
EasyJet and Ryanair charge by weight for more than 1 bag!
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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
The Italian students can be a little difficult to socialize with if you dont speak enough Italian, many didnt speak much English.
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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
Venice takes some getting used to, but in the end it is absolutely worth it!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I went out and travelled quite a bit, explaing why things cost more. Having a kitchen kept costs lower.
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Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Cappuccinos and espressos add up! So do Spritz! Wine will be cheaper than soda anywhere.
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