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4.12 / 5 based on 113 reviews
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Manuela S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
In Italy, food in general is much more expensive than in Germany. This is due to the diverse distribution system: in Italy less supermarkets can be found but more small shops with higher prices on the average.
The public transport system on the other hand is less expensive. Especially travelling by train. For travelling by car, one has to take into account that fuel is more expensive and that the highway isn't for free.
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Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Manuela S
Languages
Language of instruction: Italian
Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The Italian language was very easy to learn as people in general are very communicative and really care about the foreign students. My language skills improved tremedously during my stay in Italy.
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Manuela S
Overall
I wish I had known...
Everything was very well organized before I came over.
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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
Join the Erasmus club at the university.
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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
Go and see the beautiful surroundings of Genoa, such as Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure and the rest of the Ligurian coast.
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Manuela S
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Manuela S
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Porto Banana - bar for Erasmus students, party each Thursday night
Jasmine - best disco in town near Piazza Dante
In the summer, you should go to "Monumento" where you can go swimming during the day and have an "aperitivo" in the evening
"5 maggio" - best pizza in town, lovely place at the beach
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Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
In my opinion, the best way to get to know a different culture is to live within a family.
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Personal comments
The Foreign Students' Office is very well organized, helps the students with administrative things like the permission of stay etc. and also occupies itself with the students' integration on campus.
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