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4.38 / 5 based on 63 reviews
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Daniel G
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 went to Italy to improve my Italian for my home uni course which completes next academic year and this is what I did
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
some things are cheaper in Italy but Siena is an expensive town for things like tourism
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Housing, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Travel, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
It would be useful to be told about Italy's administration as having to ask around there takes ages- eg to open a post office bank account you need a tax code and how to get it...
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Go elsewhere as said before
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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
To get far from Siena can be awkward- if you want to travel Florence would be better
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Academic
Course recommendations
Our teacher was very dissapointing but some people have better experiences- as a foreigners uni I think Perugia is supposed to be better
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The uni is quite limited in its ressources and opportunities. I wouldn't reccomend it personally
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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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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
To indulge further into the culture and speak with Italians
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Personal comments
Dissapointing for the price but Siena is expensive
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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 mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Loads of good restaurents and cafes but better away from the tourist areas as cheaper. One good young bar is Subs but not much ctands out
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