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Marianne
Housing
Type of housing: shareflat
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I was so lucky sharing a flat with a french girl a bit outside the center, it was in a wonderfull place, very green and no smog (!) It took a while to get to univ. but I didn't care. Busconnections are perfect, bikes are easy and cheap to get
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Personal comments
In general it seems hard to get a decent place without paying a fortune, come in good time and don't accept anything you are offered. Spending a week or two at a youth hostel will only make you know more people.
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a1grabi
Housing
Type of housing: I shared a flat with an italian student
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Sharing a flat with native students
Why?
Firstly to learn the language better.
Secondly to learn more about the true culture.(how italians live, how they work, what they do in their spare time)
Thirdly to make native friends
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Personal comments
I was living at a private flat. accomodation was good.
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Andreja p
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had been informed better about the cost of living.
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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
In the university there is a lot of things going on: social activities, conferences. The quality of the courses depend on the professors.
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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
Bologna is the perfect place to travel. It situated in center of Italy and everything is accessible by the train.
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anonymous
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known before that 5 months are too short to stay abroad. If I had known I would have such a good time, I would have applied for a full year!
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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
I met amazing people! We did fabulous things! People in Bologna are so open, you never feel lonely!
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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
Don't stay in Bologna all the time, but take this opportunity to cross Italy from East to West, from North to South! And learn to know the many differences of this great culture!
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Mimi A
Languages
Language of instruction: Italian
Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Due to the fact that English not is very useful in Italy I had the best oppertunities to learn the local language even faster, I today I know it quite well. Even though it was difficult in the beginning the experience of social obstacles and not knowing a language is very important. Furthermore I was constantly supported and well understood by native speakers and staff at the university that showed great understandning.
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anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Government assistance
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because at home I live in my mother's house, so I haven't to pay for the house, the food... and for the travel because this year I have profit to travel around this country.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
The percentage when I have to take money out the bank.
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