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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
The halls are only small and if you go through Sassa, they will find you suitable accommodation. Our apartment was gorgeous.
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Personal comments
As said previously, ouir apartment was great, balconies and ensuite bathrooms, although we had to share.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Limbo is a good laugh, a club in the centre of town and also Fish Market, strange name but great student night out!
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Academic
Course recommendations
Dont be too adventurous as it can be quite hard to follow what is going on!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
It was great for erasmus students as the lecturers werent too strict
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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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Telephone, fairly cheap if you buy an italian sim card, food is also extremely cheap, especially if you eat out!
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Nightlife, Travel, Overall, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Eating out is just as cheap, if not cheaper than eating in!
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Good, most Italians speak Italian to you as they cant speak English, wish is best overall
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I think i was pretty well informed, the culture is very different to ours, but you get used to it in the end!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I would relly recommend Padova, they have an erasmus association which organised social events for erasmus students and also an exchange with italian students so you can improve your language
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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
Travelling is cheap and easy, as is the food and hotels!
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