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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The historic centre of the town is wonderful. There are many cafes and pubs there. Lecce is also a touristic spot (Baroque architecture; close to te seaside), therefore nightlife was quite intense, especially during the summer time. There were street artists and other artistic events every evening. Just as well, the climate was incredible; I enjoyed the warm evening weather very much.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Good location (close to school), low cost, plus the opportunity of good contact with locals.
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Personal comments
The students dorm in Lecce was well maintained and well located (Via Adriatica - pretty close to the University). I truly enjoyed my time there. The cafeteria was also very close, and had good service.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Most things were a pleasant surprise.
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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
I noticed that Erasmus students are most welcome, therefore you are likely to have a positive experience within this 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
Lecce was wonderful also because I could take fast trips to the seaside resorts nearby. Everything was close and accessible. As a final comment, I wish to say that I had a wonderful Erasmus experience. However, it is difficult to make general statements. I believe each personal experience to be distinct, in the sense that each individual will find whatever he/she is looking for. You just need to keep an open mind!
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Academic
Course recommendations
I had the opportunity to decide and choose while I was there, by participating to the courses I was interested in. I ended up changing almost all the courses present in my "programma di studio" but I was very satisfied I could do so. I liked what I studied there.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I once had a minor unpleasant incident with two Italian teachers of English (women) who seemed to progressively disconsider me during an oral exam of English. They were replacing a British professor who had to remain in England during that period, due to some personal problems. This same professor had once told me I didn't even need to go to class since my English was already very good, and that maybe I should have chosen something a bit more challenging. However, at the exam these Italian teachers who were replacing this professor seemed to have a problem with the fact that my English and my accent were really good (as compare to the rest I imagine). However, I did pass the exam eventually, even if not with the best mark. I honestly can't believe what happend to this day and I consider this to be an isolated incident, not representative for my rate of the overall academic experience in Lecce.
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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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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had the opportunity to practice both English and Italian (and sometimes even French, with the French Erasmus students). I had no problem communicating and I believe that my Erasmus experience was a wonderful intercultural communication experience.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
The economic reality is different in Italy than it is in Romania. However, thanks to the Erasmus grant that completed the financial support of my family, I didn't have any problems regarding spending, whatsoever.
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Overall, Food, Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I had a lot of luggage to take back home, therefore the idea of sending two suitcases back home BEFORE my departure was very good. I did have extra luggage kilos for which I had to pay when I left, but it would have been a lot more dificult if I hadn't sent part of the luggage in advance.
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