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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because living in an appartment with other students was such a good experience.
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Personal comments
The International Office offered little help with finding accomodation and there was limited choice.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
To many to write. Do as much as you can while you're there because you'll miss it when you leave and you'll kick yourself for not making the effort to go somewhere or do something while you had the chance.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Don't be worried about anything because before you know it you'll be having a great time and make dozens of friends.
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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
Some of my friends had their placement at other universities in Italy and although they had a reasonably good time, they weren't totally satisfied. I however, had an amazing time and I honestly can't think of a bad thing to say about the year I spent in Verona. This was all thanks to the ASE group who made everyone feel welcome and they really looked after us. Had it not been for them, my experience would have been totally different and could have turned out like that of my friends. A big thanks to the ASE in Verona who gave us all a fantastic year that we'll never forget.
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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
As I mentioned before, if you can get out there a bit earlier to find accomodation then it'll be worth it, as you may end up having to share a room or spend loads of money on rent. You'll make your friends in the first few weeks so make sure you attend all the social events. Any problems, go to the ASE office as they'll be more than willing to help.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Get advice as to which courses are best siutable for international students as you may choose a course and find yourself out of your depth.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I think that there should be a chance for lecturers and international students to meet and introduce themselves before courses start.
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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?
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
I felt I was constantly improving even though I spent a lot of time with other international students.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
It's difficult to say as I didn't really take note of what I was spending but it was about the same as I do here in England, maybe a bit less.
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Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Travel, Overall, Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I would suggest arriving slightly earlier to avoid the rush of students looking for accomodation, that way you have a choice (albeit little) and can find something cheaper.
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