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Magaly A
Overall
I wish I had known...
More about all the countries in Europe.
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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
Take at least a 6 credit Italian course, I dont believe the 3 credit ones are enough.
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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
Plan travel trips in advance so you know where to go and when is a good time to go. Also this way you can finance your budget.
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beckie s
Goddard College, Plainfield, United States
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Overall I found Florence to be full of great spots to find. A few of my favorites were Il Bordino a small restaurant on Via dei Strachietella, Gelateria dei Neri in the Piazzae Santa Croce. I loved the Piazza Santo Spirito with the outside markets and antique fairs.Lochness was a fun night spot as well as the William bar.
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cfrank
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It's much cheaper (in my opinion) to find your own housing than to go with a school program's. It's also nice to come & go as you please, and have friends/visitors/family stay over as you like, when you like.
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Personal comments
Most of the housing offered in relation to the ISU program was 2-4 times as expensive as my apartment.
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Ia B
The Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, Tbilisi, Georgia
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
In apartament I feel more comfortable
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Personal comments
As much as I chose apartment I can not give any comments about the housing at this university
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Allison C
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.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I learned so much being there. I picked up things and remember them so much better than when I am learning the language in the US.
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lauren03
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: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I learned so much. After having class everyday and then speaking italian to my new friends, I picked up and learned very fast.
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