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Università degli Studi di Genova

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4.12 / 5 based on 113 reviews
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Ute S
Justus-Liebig-Universitaet Giessen, Giessen, Germany
Political Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
price level of food (except pasta) and expenses for accomodation are higher
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Telephone, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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Ute S
Justus-Liebig-Universitaet Giessen, Giessen, Germany
Political Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Ute S
Justus-Liebig-Universitaet Giessen, Giessen, Germany
Political Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
- diffulties to find a room for a short time
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
2
Culture
4
Costs
1
Activities
3
Campus life
1
Party / people
3
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
- Improvement of academic level at the university
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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
3
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
2
Final comments
- contact the local Erasmus- Group to get information on travel, living and actvities
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Ute S
Justus-Liebig-Universitaet Giessen, Giessen, Germany
Political Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
very useful to improve language skills
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Ute S
Justus-Liebig-Universitaet Giessen, Giessen, Germany
Political Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
To be more independent
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Housing was okay, but more expansive than in Germany. The organisation of accomodation by university staff was badly organised
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Ute S
Justus-Liebig-Universitaet Giessen, Giessen, Germany
Political Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Cafe matilda- nice pub Piazza delle erbe- open air meeting place in evenings
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