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madile
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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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
Student boards organizes plenty of parties, but always in the same places; that´s why it gets a bit annoying after a while; look out for non-exchange student nights to have a bit more authentic atmosphere. that might sometimes get expensive but it´s worth it; tips: roialto, cafe solaire,
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Constanza D
Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
Because you have the chance of sharing experiences, habits and cultural backgrpunds with other people. It´s easier to find. Not so expensive.
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Personal comments
I know Bocconi housing goes from normal to luxury. It can be very expensive for the services offered. The good point is proximity with university.
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Miia H
Languages
Language of instruction: Italian
Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian
How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I prefered studying in Italian, but many exchange students took only courses in English. I basically understood everything (except when people were speaking a Southern dialect) but I didn't have a chance to activate my language skills because Italians really want to talk English to you.
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Anne-Sophie L
Overall
I wish I had known...
International students apparently only take English-language classes. As I am not into clubbing, I did not meet them.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Go there for the classes. If you want to experience real Italy, go elsewhere.
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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
The classes are worth it, but living in Milan takes its toll on you (pollution, costs, etc.)
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eelvebo
Overall
I wish I had known...
The winter in Milan is actually cold and rainy... I expected more sun and warm weather.
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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
Improve the administrative structure and the computer facilities. Everything just takes too much time!
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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
Make sure you have time to travel all over Italy, especially down to the southern part of the country. Skiing in the Alps isn't a bad idea either.
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katab
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Milan is notorious for shopping (clothes and shoes shoes shoes). There are so many things to do, places to see and people to meet that money flies. Besides, I have a very cheap flat back at home.
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Housing, Overall, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Travel using the monthly card. Walk past shoe stores with your eyes closed.
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