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Malinda C
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Food and beverage cost most because I went out more often- if you're only in Italy for one quarter you want to enjoy it as much as possible. Travel was more expensive because I did it so often, at home I rarely travel.
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Travel, Food, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Do not fly Ryan Air- they charge 5 Euro for every kilo over 15 kilos. Plan ahead to avoid taking taxis- buses, trains, subways are easy and cheep.
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Lilia G
Chapman University, Orange, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
There is just so much to learn, live and experience by living in a host family. Also, my family has always opened our doors to international students and every single student, from China, Switzerland, Japan or Azerbijan provided us with a new, exciting perspective on the world- not to mention friendship!
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Personal comments
During my stay in Italy, my host family taught me more about culture and language than any classroom setting could. I learned about the husband and wife dynamic, given insight to Italian traditions and superstitions and of course, enjoyed a multitude of authentic, home-made Italian dishes!
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Almudena P
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
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It wasn't that difficult to learn a language I'd not study never before as thankfully it's pretty similar to my mother toungue. So I was able to catch it up very quickly and become at ease in many social situations. Above all, the understanding came very quickly and even before than getting a fluent speaking level.
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Tihomir K
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
When I went in Perugia I knew only a few italian words but after 2 weeks I was speeking italian. Only basic communication phrases. I'm recommending this Italian Language Preparation Cource to all of you. The atmosphere in Italy is great. You'll fall in love with Italy. Ciao!
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Egil U
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
Because it brings the possibility of learning language and culture also at evenings and weekends.
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Personal comments
I lived at a family (mother & daughter) only 5 minutes from the main campus and city centre. I had a room of my own, and could practice Italian together with the family.
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Bethlehem G
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would choose to roommate with an Italian local, and not room with other American students in my program. It was a great bonding experience, however language acquisition would have been much greater had I been able to be FULLY immersed with Italians on a day-to-day basis.
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Personal comments
Housing is not arranged by the university. Generally, people refer to postings on the University board wall, seek out one of the many housing agencies, or look in the local paper "Cerco e trovo".
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