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3.99 / 5 based on 87 reviews
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Naomi D
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Government assistance<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I travelled quite a bit around Italy. I didn't go out that much in Bergamo (through lack of nightlife!) and phonecalls to home made my phone bill more than usual, but in other areas I didn't notice that much of a difference. Eating out is cheaper though!
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Travel, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Food, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Naomi D
Academic
Course recommendations
Courses were interesting, more chances to study other foreign languages than my university at home.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More organisation and explanation of exams as they are usually all oral exams here, something I was not used to.
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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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Naomi D
Overall
I wish I had known...
It is good if you are told more about where you are going before you make your mind up. Research more about the town before you go!
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In my opinion:
Stay home.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The university is good overall with a good choice of courses and I has some great teachers.
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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
It is a beautiful city, especially the Upper city. But is not a university city and nightlife is limited, so if you prefer the quiet life, come here. It is close to the mountains so is ideal for hiking and skiing.
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Naomi D
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
There is an Italian language course for foreigners run by the university.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I shared a flat with other erasmus students, so I only spoke English. If I had been sharing with Italians, my Italian would have improved a lot more!
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Personal comments
There is a good online accomodation service run by the International office, where you can see the photos of the rooms before you choose.
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Naomi D
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel, Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The city is limited with it comes to nightlife. Every Tuesday at Byrons there was an erasmus party, which was usually interesting! There is not a lot of places for students, especially erasmus students unfortunately.
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