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4.24 / 5 based on 44 reviews
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beena2616
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I travelled more than I did at home and I was also exposed to new things that I wanted to try. I spent a lot of money on travelling which also included hotels, food, and gifts.
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Telephone, Overall, Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
When you travel stay in hostels, or crowd as many people as possible into one or two hotel rooms. I also bought the Eurorail which I found helpful in travelling. Also, try to always have a bus pass on you because if you get caught without one it is a heavy fine. When possible, walk everywhere because the scenery is beautiful and its cheaper than taking a cab or bus.
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beena2616
Academic
Course recommendations
The courses were interesting but I would have liked to have more interaction and lecturing from local Italians, especially in my art history and history courses.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I thought the schedules were convenient and the classes were interesting. Courses were pretty much what I expected to have, although I was surprised to have an attendance policy in all classes.
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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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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I loved learning the Italian language and found it necessary because the woman I lived with did not speak or understand english. I wish I continued my Italian studies because I hope to be fluent one day. The Italians are very patient people and would go out of there way to understand and help you with communication as well.
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barbsiwork
Overall
I wish I had known...
a phd program is above all hard work!
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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
Look at the departments first! The Graduate School is very good but you have to work with professors from your department and some of the departments are not very interested in graduate students' progress.
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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
When in Rome do as the Romans do!
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Emily S
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known more Spanish
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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
Studying at Syracuse in Madrid was an amazing experience and I learned a great amount from it. I would recommend it to anyone.
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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
Learn as much about Spain as possible - it's an wonderful culture with an amazing history.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Our personal favorite night spot was the Lions Fountain, and then for late night we would go to Lochness over by Santa Croce. Our night always began at JJ's which was a small bar by the Duomo where everyone would meet. For lunch we loved Il Massacio, a panini place right by our school.
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