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Ambrose G
Texas A&M- Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX, Estados Unidos
Management, Grado, Independiente
Idiomas
Langue d: Inglés
El idioma local fue: Different than language of instruction
¿Fue aprender Inglés fue un factor importante de elección?
No, no lo fue.
¿Fue aprender el idioma local fue un factor importante de elección?
Sí, quería mejorar mi el idioma local
¿Cuánto mejoraste tu el idioma local?
Mi nivel antes: No lo hablaba
Mi nivel después: Conversación cotidiana (comprar, desplazarse...)
Comentario personal
I was able to learn lots of Italian. I tried to interact a lot with the local community, and this is probably the best way to learn the language. Also, try to take a class in the local language. Immersing yourself in the culture and leaning the language in class is a great way to become really good at speaking,
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Ambrose G
Texas A&M- Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX, Estados Unidos
Management, Grado, Independiente
Alojamiento
Tipo de alojamiento: Piso o apartamento
Organizado por: Independientemente - no había otra opción
Si volviera, eligiría: En el campus
¿Por qué?
As a study abroad student, they put you in housing about a 15 minute walk from campus. Its a hard uphill walk to the school that leaves you sweaty by the time you get to school. Some students I knew applied as transfers instead of study abroaders, and they put them in the nicer housing near campus. This may be a good way to fool the school into thinking you are a permanent student rather then someone who they consider will only be there a semester, thereby giving you nicer facilities near campus.
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The bad part about where I lived was that I had a long walk everday back and forth from school. The good thing was that I was close to the city than the other sudents, so it was easier to get to the city and shop for groceries. Also, with the study abroad housing, you get to mix with the locals, and learn more about the Swiss-Italian culture. Still, it wouldve been nice to be closer to campus.
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Michelle L
Alojamiento
Tipo de alojamiento: Piso o apartamento
Organizado por: Universidad de intercambio
Si volviera, eligiría: En el campus
¿Por qué?
The apartment I was given was the Florida residence which are little studio apartments. Compared to my tiny little shared dorm at UBC they were AMAZING. I had a view of the lake and the mountains...gorgeous.
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Comentario personal
I think from what I heard the housing options are mostly good...try to get a single apartment, they're usually better. I would probably choose Florida again.
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Ambrose G
Texas A&M- Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX, Estados Unidos
Management, Grado, Independiente
Gastos
Fuente de financiación principal:
Familia
Otras fuentes de financiación:
Beca oficial
Oportunidades de trabajo:
No tenía permiso para trabajar
Costumbres personales de gasto
Switzerland is a VERY expensive country. Make sure you have a large savings prort to going here. You can spend about $30 just for a basic meal at a restaurant. Also, the school offers a "meal plan" for about $900. This is basically a ripoff when you can go across the street from the school and buy a GREAT sandwich for only $4. The best way to go is get a meal card and put money in it, that way you can eat at the school on those rainy days. Nightlife is also expensive. Be prepared to pay $8 for a shot or $7 for a mix drink.
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Vida nocturna, Viajar, Teléfono, General, Alojamiento, Comida:
Más caro que en casa.
Disponibilidad de material estudiantil
Comentario personal
No such thing here as used textbooks. Just make sure you have $$$$$ before you go. I cant express how expensive this place is, and there were so many study abroader that were in for a shock, such as me!!!!
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Michelle L
Idiomas
Langue d: Inglés
El idioma local fue: Different than language of instruction
¿Fue aprender Inglés fue un factor importante de elección?
No, no lo fue.
¿Fue aprender el idioma local fue un factor importante de elección?
Sí, quería mejorar mi el idioma local
¿Cuánto mejoraste tu el idioma local?
Mi nivel antes: Conversación cotidiana (comprar, desplazarse...)
Mi nivel después: Conversación general fluida
Comentario personal
I went to Lugano because it is in the Italian part of Switzerland but since the school life is primarily english speakers I didn't practice as much as I could have. You can definitely practice Italian or French when you're there but don't count on doing it @ FC unless you take a language course.
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Alison C
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, Estados Unidos
Ciencias Políticas, Grado, Independiente
Vida estudiantil
Cómo es la ciudad de destino:
Los estudiantes se relacionan tanto con la comunidad local como con otros estudiantes
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Actividades: Principalmente en la universidad y/o entre estudiantes
Vida nocturna: Principalmente fuera de la universidad y de los estudiantes
Viajar: Tanto en el entorno universitario como fuera
Experiencia de vida social
Comentario personal
Lugano is a very touristy town, and although Franklin students are around, they don't dominate the social scene. Piccinaya is probably the best club, the best gelato is sold at the little postcard/souvenir stand lake front, and downstairs at Manor has the best sandwiches at a reasonable price.
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