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3.78 / 5 based on 26 reviews

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e_pauljack
Anna University, Chennai, India
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
I am interested to learn the culture throught the interaction of the host country people which can be achieved by sharing an apartment with them.
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Personal comments
I was sponsored so it was not a problem for accomodation. The university took care of us.
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e_pauljack
Anna University, Chennai, India
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Less visits.. so nothing spl to say
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e_pauljack
Anna University, Chennai, India
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, University Agreement
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: Did not speak it
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Excellent resource for career improvement.
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e_pauljack
Anna University, Chennai, India
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
During Internship period, the apartment could not be found near the company hence it required more travelling and costly in Living strategies
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Housing, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Living cost is high when you spend extra money in Bar, restaurant etc but if you cook by yourself it reduces 1/4 th part of your expense.
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e_pauljack
Anna University, Chennai, India
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
Previous programming skills and an overview of Italian language
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Its basically a sponsored programme where a limited number of students will be selected in our case its 20 from all over india. So if you rank top you earn a lot !!
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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
Your stay in italy is not a problem rather your food or your expense but remember you are out of your home for the contract period.
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e_pauljack
Anna University, Chennai, India
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
The modules are quite heavy with less coverage time.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Definitely, Internship program followed by studies provide an additional development to whatever learned
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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