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Allison C
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
My favorite night spot was a visit to Ponte Vecchio. Occasionally there is live music there which is cool. Also I wouldn't miss out on Be-Bop or Twice at night. Of course Mercato di San Lorenzo is awesome for shopping and there is a good forno behind one of the vendors.
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ReneeC
Overall
I wish I had known...
We were well prepared for our trip.
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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
The program we went through, AFSA, was wonderful!
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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
I loved my experience so much that I want to go back and work there after I graduate. I am working on improving my spoken Italian skills as well.
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angel25
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
to have more outside opportunities to mingle with locals.
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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
save money for shopping
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beckie s
Goddard College, Plainfield, United States
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance<br>
A private grant
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
As I stated before the accommodation was expensive due to the nature of the set up. Nightlife was a little high cost because I like to fully enjoy myself when out, but depending on where I chose to go I could spend quite affordably.
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Housing, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Food, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I was receiving money by western Union which asseses a charge each time. Using common sense and staying away from high tourist traffic areas saves much money in the long run.
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Christopher C
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There's so much to see and do in Florence. I wrote up a 12-page information packet for my friends that studied there. I couldn't possibly list everything here. For night spots hit up Meccano, Red Garter, Dolche Zucchero, Yab, JJ's Cathedral.
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RORYM8980
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would like to go back and actually live in Florence on my own after such a wonderful experience last semester
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Personal comments
I enjoyed living with a family. Not only did I learn the language quicker, but they even made amazing meals for me every night!
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