Overall - Reviews of Università per Stranieri di Perugia (USP) | Italy

Useful | 3

Bethlehem G

University of California, Davis, Davis, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

That I would have a hard time getting back on the plane to return home.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

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

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

4

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

Stranieri is the most inexpensive language school in Italy, as well is Perugia as a city. You can't go wrong with being in the heart of Italy (Umbrian countryside), not feeling like you live in a "tourist" town- cause Perugia is definitely authentic in many respects. I thought I wouldn't miss it over Rome, but in fact I am planning on returning to commence language courses next year.

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

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Always make an effort to be empathetic, tolerant and yet guarded. Many times the culture is very difficult for people to understand or rationalize, but you need to be careful not to cast dubious judgements or lack in making a true and sincere effort to open yourself to the language and the people.

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Almudena P

Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Graduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

How to easier find private accommodation before getting there (most of the time it works through State Agencies that charge you the corresponding fee). And that point there was not very clear information from my home University about how to get accomodation there

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

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

Academic reasons

3

Culture

3

Costs

3

Activities

3

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

Just try to deal the subjects you can attend with your co-ordinator.

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

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

4

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

From an overall point of view, Italy it's and unbelievable country where to live and where to find most you are interested in (in addition to a great gastronomy and a lovely mediterranean wheather!!). Just to advice you that when travelling would be better doing it with someone else, so as to share expenses. However, Italy it's quite easy to visit it by yourself, and you can save a great deal of money staying at Youth Hostels, that normally are pretty good and in unique locations.

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anonymous

University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
Language, Graduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

For me, the best thing is meeting great people from all around the world. I now have dear friends in far-flung places like Columbia, Nepal, Ukraine, Norway, Equador and Switzerland.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

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

Academic reasons

2

Culture

4

Costs

3

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

4

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

Go during the warm months.

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

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

2

Final comments

Travel to Sicily, Verona and Torino.

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yvette s

Northeastern University, Boston, United States
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

none

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

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

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

4

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

Very well organized and top notch foreign university.

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

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

4

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

I would say the Universita per stranieri is a very good experience, not only for language but for meeting new people, because everyone is in the same boat as you are;looking to meet new people and learn about italian life. I also studied after the stranieri at The Umbra Institute which is a private university in Perugia. I would comment on their friendliness and helpfullness there, however the school is not particularly recommendable.

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Egil U

Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Trondheim, Norway
Language, Undergraduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

About how much time you need to spend to register at the university.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

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

Academic reasons

4

Culture

2

Costs

3

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

2

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

Improve the way of registration, make it easier and less time consuming.

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

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

2

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Travel insurance highly recommended. I had, so that saved me from trouble.

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Malinda C

University of California, Davis, Davis, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

Pack light other wise you'll be dragging heavy suitcases all over Europe (at least if you plan to travel outside of your host country). Bring an outlet and power converter if you bring anything electronic. Expect a lot of walking and alot of stairs, i.e. comfy shoes are a plus.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

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

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

3

Activities

3

Campus life

2

Party / people

4

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

I recommend this University to anyone interested in foreign language/culture. You not only learn about the local culture, but interact with students from all over the world with different perspectives and in the end your own view of the world will most likely change.

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

4

Became more independent

4