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4.30 / 5 based on 39 reviews
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Marco B
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Very precious to learn more about the American pragmatism !
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Marco B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Travel, Telephone, Nightlife, Overall, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Marco B
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Marco B
Overall
I wish I had known...
The real mening of the words "the windy city"!!!!
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Concentrate in the studies and enjoy life on-campus!
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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
I liked the experience a lot since I had the opportunity to experience "in practice" the huge amount of theory which is usually taught in the Italian academic world.
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Marco B
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Hard Rock Cafe, Sears Tower view, Corner Bakery (Jackson Blvd)
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Marco B
Housing
Type of housing: hotel
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
I like a lot the American University life.
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Personal comments
It was economically convenient in one of the best hotels in the city.
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