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James E
Languages
Language of instruction: Italian
Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Bologna offers an intensive language course in September and once again in January. These courses are free and are subsequently an excellent way of meeting other students.
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James E
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I spent more on food because I felt that there was more of a need to enjoy the excellent food.
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Food, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Take more money than you expect to spend if possible.
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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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James E
Academic
Course recommendations
Excellent Law faculty.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Studying throughout the year in Bologna. The Law course requires a lot of progressive reading.
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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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James E
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Although good apartments are generally quite difficult to locate there are indeed an array of hidden offers within the private sector.
Moreover, the apartments are more expensive. I paid 1200€ a month, with a friend, for an excellent apartment in the historical centre of Bologna.The apartment was truly excellent.
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Personal comments
University halls of residence are very limited. Summarily, I suggest that all students dedicate a week in their vacation to find accommodation in Bologna.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Piazza Maggiore during afternoon. Golem Café was also enjoyable. Via Zamboni contains a lot of bars. I enjoyed regular trips to Rimini in order to party.
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