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4.17 / 5 based on 101 reviews
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Academic
Course recommendations
Where courses are concerned, don't be afraid to challenge yourself. If your classes are easy, don't require much studying or effort then move up a level- you will get more out of the experience and learn the language more quickly.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I was pleased with the academic life- my program was language and culture and their approach to teaching foreign language is fantastic- 20 hrs a week with 3 different types of classes: grammar, listening, conversational.
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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?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I found that my backround in Spanish helped me advance quickly and that the key to learning is confidence, taking risk and discipline.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Pack light other wise you'll be dragging heavy suitcases all over Europe (at least if you plan to travel outside of your host country). Bring an outlet and power converter if you bring anything electronic. Expect a lot of walking and alot of stairs, i.e. comfy shoes are a plus.
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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 recommend this University to anyone interested in foreign language/culture. You not only learn about the local culture, but interact with students from all over the world with different perspectives and in the end your own view of the world will most likely change.
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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
Don't fly Ryan Air!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Food and beverage cost most because I went out more often- if you're only in Italy for one quarter you want to enjoy it as much as possible. Travel was more expensive because I did it so often, at home I rarely travel.
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Food, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Do not fly Ryan Air- they charge 5 Euro for every kilo over 15 kilos. Plan ahead to avoid taking taxis- buses, trains, subways are easy and cheep.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Most students and natives in Perugia live in flats with other students and friends. The experience of finding housing and renting from local Italians gives you a better idea of the Italian lifestyle. Off campus housing allows and forces you to explore beyond the cozy little college area and living on your own, rather than with a family, forces you to integrate into city life. There is no family to depend on for meals, translation or emotional support- you have to go out, by your own food, practice the language, make your own friends and learn the cultural customs.
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Personal comments
Housing at this University can be fantastic. During the week before classes begin local Italians scout the town/university for students in need of housing and will offer to show rooms that day and sometimes even let students move in that day. The local newspaper also lists open housing and if you still have no luck its as easy as asking fellow students. Flats closest to the university are usually smaller and older, may be undergoing exterior/interior repairs and restoration, usually do not have washer, never have dryer, may have hot water shortage or a number of other problems. Students who are not happy with their flats usually relocate within the first month without a problem. My personal flat was new, beautiful, clean, had washer and bathtub but was a 15 minute walk from campus versus the typical 2-5 minute walk- but who would complain about walking with a view of the country side and the lovely white village of Assisi just across the way.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Glam Ho' is the most friendly trendy cocktail lounge in a mideival building that has been "glammed up" with sofas, pillows, purples and pinks for a rustic yet luxurious cocktail experience where students go from around 9-12 to chat before the clublife begins. Punto di Vista, an outdoors bar with a gorgeous view of the country side is also a popular pre-club spot, a bit more up-beat than the cozy Glam Ho. Dance Club Zoologico, with three floors all featuring different music, is fantastic for dancing, mingling with locals, hearing the latest Italian hits and drinking. Rock Castel, my personal favorite, features live bands in this midieval dungeon type bar/club where local Italians and students go mostly for the music. During the day Bar Morlachi is the perfect cafe for teas, coffees and pastries where tons of students/locals go to study, chat, listen to music, play piano (or listen to others playing piano).
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