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3.13 / 5 based on 13 reviews
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Ivan H
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I don't believe that the exams were fair assessments of students' knowledge. Professors should be sensitive to the fact that we are in a different environment and attempt to seek alternative teaching techniques.
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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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Ivan H
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I didnt speak any Italian before I came, but now I not only speak the language, but I enjoy being immersed in the culture. I have to be able to speak the language in order to survive here.
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Ivan H
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wished that I had known the role of the United States in internation trade.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Because of the small town it is not as accessible to travel other places. I would consider others, but not omit this program.
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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
The closes train station is 25 minutes away, which incurs another cost (taxi) when you want to travel by train. As with most countries within Europe, travel is relatively cheap. It is important however to keep a close watch on your funds and how the exchange rate affects your spending.
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Ivan H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The housing and food were included in the tuiton. However, after consistently eating similar meals, I diverted to restaurants in the proximity. Also, when traveling to other countries, I spent a significant amount of money on food and housing.
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Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
The exchange rate fluctuates, so keep up with the current rate.
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Ivan H
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Room and board were included in tuition.
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Personal comments
The housing was sufficient to a certain extent. I had a roommate, but wish that I could have got a single room. However, we had maids that cleaned the rooms twice a week.
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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
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
Paderno del Grappa is a very small town. The students usually went to a bar located down the street called "La Piazza". There was a nice Pizzeria a little further down called La Orchidea. We are an hour by train from Venice so when we had time off from school that where we went.
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