Reviews of Università Bocconi | Italy

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Nyasha M

University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Banking, Graduate, Independent

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice

If returning, I would choose: With a family

Why?

It would be a better way to learn the language as quickly as possible.

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Personal comments

There are a wide range of apartments advertised at the university, but competition for the best ones is sometimes intense.

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alandoran

University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Housing

Type of housing: On campus

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: On campus

Why?

It gave me the opportunity to interact with both Italians and other exchange students from all over the world.The friendships made and the experiences learned will help me throughout my life.I learned how different cultures act in different ways and I learned how to accept and in some cases adopt their habits!

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Accomodation was clean and friendly.There was a 24 hour doorman who ensured help was there if needed.The Italians were very welcoming and made the exchange students feel at home.

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Constanza D

UNIVERSIDAD ARGENTINA DE LA EMPRESA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Management Science, Graduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning Italian a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian

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)

How much did you improve your Italian?

My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations

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Educational

Administrative / Institutional

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Personal comments

At Bocconi you can choose to take classes in english and/or italian. I choose both and had no problems. English i knew it very well before coming. Italian I only knew basic but leart it there.

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hellionese

Columbia University, New York City, United States
Public Health, Graduate, CEMS

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: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

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Personal comments

Because the course is taught in English and my roommates speak English, I didn't learn as much as I should have. Of course, this is my fault and not a reflection on the country or the school.

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anonymous

University of Notre Dame, South Bend, United States
Banking, Undergraduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

Not really.

In my opinion:

I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

1

Party / people

4

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

If you value a strong economics formation, you can really apply yourself here. Or you can also have a normal Erasmus if you like :)

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Great experience

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anonymous

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Undergraduate, CEMS

Overall

I wish I had known...

attend the language course to meet people

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

don't let yourself be impressed by the "elite university" image

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

2

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

many worthwhile travel destinations are near, try to visit them, as compensation for the lack of italian clichees in milan

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