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4.10 / 5 based on 132 reviews
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Martin Z
Housing
Type of housing: College
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: College
Why?
Easy to get in contact with other students
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Personal comments
The housing situation is difficult, if you want to live in a appartment you have to pay much. I prefer living in a college
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João P
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
When you live by yourself for the first time is much more easy to spend money. There's no parent control!!
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Travel, Overall, Food, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Eat at home. Pavia's restaurants are very expensive.
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gem21
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits
I spent more than I normally would at home as we went travelling most weekends and took up the opportunities of STEP excursions and events on a weekly basis in order to meet other students and socialise. Plus Milan was only 20 minutes away! Need I say more!
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Travel, Overall, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
The Italian burocracy is a nightmare - attempting to get the Permesso del Soggiorno in Pavia is a nightmare but be persistant and you'll get there in the end. One tip - go in a big group and try to get an appointment. it might take some persuasion but it'll pay off in the end as it'll save you hours or even days or queuing.
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rnettl
Academic
Course recommendations
expect to have to organise everything yourself!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
be patient with the Italian educational system and learn Italian quickly or you will understand nothing.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Fátima S
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I really enjoyed learning italian. I just love the ability to communicate so learning another language was wonderfull. I had the opportunity to read a lot, go to theatre, movies... It felt really good broked the language barrier and finally felt tottaly integrated. I eaven had the opportunity to learn the different accents for each region.
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rnettl
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
excellent academic quality and culturally integrated within the city
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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
Enjoy the year, take pavia for what it is; a small relatively quiet town where you can meet some incredibly friendly people for life. Respect the university, create a good social life and make use of nearby Milan.
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