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3.97 / 5 based on 77 reviews
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cristy10
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Certain costs are different for cultural reasons mostly. For example, food was cheaper, because you have to bag up your groceries yourself- which makes food cheaper. Unlike Safeway (in US) where part of the cost of food includes the salary that goes to people who bag your food.
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Travel, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Housing, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
Course recommendations
The coursework was too heavy. I ended up getting the flu due to the overload of work/studying expected.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Less of a work load burden, I barely had time to visit places on the weekends!!
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
That my classes would be so intensive. I might have chosen another university.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
To lessen the work load to give students the opportunity to see the country a bit.
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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
Italy is great, but very different than the US culturally. I would suggest reading about the culture before visiting, as with any other country. Great food, great sites, colorful personalities and lots to do.
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cristy10
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 understood language in Italy on a conversational level... which got me by. If I had the time I would've taken further language classes to aid, however my other classes were too time consuming.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
You have independence and freedom to do as you choose, when you choose.
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Personal comments
The housing location was great, but it could've been improved with updated appliances.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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