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Lilia G
Chapman University, Orange, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I ADORE this town! I can name for you a waiter, barista, bartender and dj at many of the restaurants, cafes and discotechas in town! I even worked at a pizzeria and performed at a bar! Just a quick list- Pizza Mediterranea, Cafe Morlacchi, Dal Mi Cocco, Ferrari Pizzeria, Merlins, Celebrate, Cafe di Perugia, Cafe Concerto,Bar Centrale, Contrappunto.
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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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Lilia G
Chapman University, Orange, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had a better foundation in Italian so I could improve my Italian even more
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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
Offer more diversity of courses
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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
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Lilia G
Chapman University, Orange, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
To students taking courses I would remind that how we learn and how we are accustomed to being taught- it's ALL CULTURAL! So if you are having trouble learning or you feel as if the Italian professor that is teaching you is teaching you badly, remember that that is most likely the reason. Inform him/her so he/she can make adaptions to help you better learn.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I would prefer to continue to have contact with international students after the initial first month.
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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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Lilia G
Chapman University, Orange, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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
I learn, speak and understand Italian more than I ever expected to in the time period I was given. But it was not EASY! It was a choice inside and outside of class, to actively work on it, at every second. It was a decision to put myself on the line, to speak -right or wrong, and learn as I went along. I learned just as much if not more outside the classroom- at bars, at restaurants, and with friends.
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Lilia G
Chapman University, Orange, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Calling home and traveling or inevitably expensive.
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Overall, Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Be prepared emotionally and financially to be robbed and misplace your valuables.
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