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4.08 / 5 based on 25 reviews

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Isabel B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
It was a year to enjoy to the utmost
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Academic
Course recommendations
Right now the offer is richer than when I was there, overall quite good
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
A little bit more of interaction with the Italian University wouldnt harm
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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...
Nothing, I took the decision after getting well informed
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I think it is one the world leading graduate schools in International Relations
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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
Great experience if you can afford it
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Great, I enriched my English and learned Italian fluently
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It gives you the necessary independence
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Personal comments
A wide range of appartments in the city, with prices over the average rent for native students
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Bologna is full of pubs, cinemas, restaurants and discos since it is the number one student city in Italy
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