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4.16 / 5 based on 504 reviews
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James E
Overall
I wish I had known...
I have vistited Bologna in the past so there were not any great surprises. I would have attempted to resolve a lot of registration issues before I arrived.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Enjoy your time. Because I certainly did.
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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
Puntocasa is a good agency in order to find private housing.
Go to the G. Marconi airport rather than airport in Forli as if you have not visited Bologna beforehand you will not know that Forli is quite a distance from the university.
Join the sports clubs. Although it is not as well organised as the University of Kent in England there are a lot of excellent sports clubs.
I have made several lifetime friends.
Get private accommodation in the centro storico of Bologna!
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“First Abroad study experience, Been through lot of ups and downs”
AMROOP B
Italy, Graduate
Business Studies, 2021
Overall
I came to Bologna with a dream to fulfil my motorsport and supercars passion by pursuing GMBA supercars, superbikes & Motorsports master at Bologna Business School. It was a honor to meet and network with people in executive positions in my dream automotive companies like Lamborghini and Ferrari etc. It was a privilege to take course modules and projects guided by them. But suddenly global pandemic transformed the way course is being perceived. The online lessons made it difficult to make and maintain connections and network with high level individuals and made situation even worse to find internships and jobs
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Pros
Partnerships with high profile companies and connections
Cons
online teaching and course duration
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“First Abroad study experience, Been through lot of ups and downs”
AMROOP B
Italy, Graduate
Business Studies, 2021
Overall
I came to Bologna with a dream to fulfil my motorsport and supercars passion by pursuing GMBA supercars, superbikes & Motorsports master at Bologna Business School. It was a honor to meet and network with people in executive positions in my dream automotive companies like Lamborghini and Ferrari etc. It was a privilege to take course modules and projects guided by them. But suddenly global pandemic transformed the way course is being perceived. The online lessons made it difficult to make and maintain connections and network with high level individuals and made situation even worse to find internships and jobs
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Pros
Partnerships with high profile companies and connections
Cons
online teaching and course duration
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“A great experience in the heart of Italian Culture and History”
Simone S
Italy, Graduate
History of Art, 2018
Overall
To attend a Master's degree course in the University of Bologna was a big adventure. Culturally talking, the city of Bologna is the cradle of western modern society, if we consider that the first University was founded here in year 1088 a.C. Professors helped me with their presence to develop with helps and difficulties I learnt to overcome, and I can really say that the core of my learning was their knowledge and suggestions. My study mates were exceptional friends and made me easier to get through all of this and Im glad to have crossed them in my path. If you consider to get something worthy out of your life, come to study in Bologna!
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Pros
Beautiful city.
Cons
It couldnt last longer.
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Fiona E
Overall
I wish I had known...
Don't go on your own!!! I did and despite the fact that you meet a lot of people...these other people have often come in huge groups and they know who their friends are and they don't seem to have much room for loan stragglers. I went from having an amazing social life and loads of friends at my home university to being a bit of a castaway in Bologna. I now know that it wasn't my fault because the emails kept coming from home and as soon as I got back I was able to make friends again and be normal?? Also be aware that without a pile of money it is very hard to maintain the social life required to be a member of the "In-Crowd" in Bologna, it seems to attract the rich, useless crowd???
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
If you have lived at home for your entire home university experience you will probable love the freedom and the new, exciting social life. However, for those of you who have been there and done that, you may find it a little backward, to say the least. A lot of people seemed to really enjoy life in Bologna but they were mostly rich, academically uninterested, alcoholic, clothes horses. Be warned - if you like to have close meaningful relationships, a sense of security in your life and you don't have much money or many "contacts" daaarling!!! Bologna may not be the place for you.
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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
The first five months were an exciting and vibrant experience but when the money and your patience with the other people from your country (who you will be lumbered with-no matter how you try to blend in) may well wear out. My advice: Leave before the novelty wears off and you can't wait to feel the rain of England or wherever else you call HOME!!
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Marianne
Overall
I wish I had known...
one thing I did know and that might be good for others is that you won't get anywhere with being impatient, be patient, smile even to the dummest officials but insist on your rights if needed
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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 better prepared you are and the more ready to work - also on social relations- the better off you are, don't expect anyone else to do that for you
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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
If you need someone to hold your hand and help you through your study this is not the place to go. If you don't usually get intimidated with office clerks, if you can handle stress and am independent you will LOVE it.
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