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RORYM8980
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It was a good university to attend if you want to travel at the same time...it is not as demanding as some of the other schools.
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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
Just make sure you take time to get away from the Americans and really try to meet some of the locals...otherwise you won't get the experience that you really could have!
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“Great School”
Mattia C
Poland, Other courses
, 2015
Overall
Great School, Best teachers, really recommend
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Study material
Cons
Location
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“Great School”
Mattia C
Poland, Other courses
, 2015
Overall
Great School, Best teachers, really recommend
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Christopher C
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The rate of the euro against the dollar. Also, imports and exports cost differently then at home.
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Housing, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Overall, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Be willing to travel to the city outskirts in order to shop from a supermarket that you're used to in the states. There's none in the city center but you'll save much more by walking 30 minutes to it and taking the bus back with your groceries. Buying from the mom & pop corner store in a pinch is alright but it can get expensive. Also, seek out the markets that the locals go to to get produce and meats cheap. Also, this is Italy, reduce the urge to spend insanely on clothes and shoes. Have a few drinks before going out as well to stem the cost of nightlife.
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Michelle K
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
I feel that I missed out on learning about Italian culture from a family perspective.
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Personal comments
They did a very good job at making sure our saftey was taken into consideration.
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L B
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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 took Italian for 2 years before I left, was a deciding factor in me going there to complete my required third year. Everyone basically speaks English in Florence b/c there are Americans everywhere. But, if you're willing to learn Italian and try it your speaking skills will improve big time! It's hard though to meet Italians to speak to for more than a requisite 5 minute conversation.
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