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3.97 / 5 based on 228 reviews
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Geraldine S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
basically because london is so expensive compared to anywhere else
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Travel, Telephone, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Housing, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Getting a bank account here might not be the best idea, cause transactions are slow, and they charge you for everything...even closing the account!
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Geraldine S
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:
My level after:
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I am actually surprised at how much italian i learnt. I was lucky to find very good friends here, a lot of them italian, so with them i learnt a lot.
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Geraldine S
Overall
I wish I had known...
Thqat it is not always so hot here and can rain a lot.
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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
Don't miss the activities by the ASE (ESN) because that way you have fun and meet loads of great people.
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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
I would reccomend getting the chilometrico ticket if you are going to be travelling by train a lot. it is cheaper in the end. Enjoy the winter season in the mountains, great skiing!
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Geraldine S
Academic
Course recommendations
International students tend to take classes with Prof. Tondini and Baccarani, because they are known to be kind to erasmus!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I found the courses to be very theory based so can get a bit boring. More practical courses would be better.
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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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Geraldine S
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Invidia Pub, Veccia Veronetta where the serata internazionale is held. La colonna and pomodo'oro are great restaurants.
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Geraldine S
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
The flat i found was just amazing, i could not have asked for more!
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Personal comments
I was initially offered a place at the university student residence, but i declined becuase i found it to be a bit far and also because i had the opportunity of sharing a flat.
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