Mobility specification

Country:Italy

Institution:University of Siena

City:Siena

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2025/2026

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Economics and Administration

Study level abroad:Master

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?neutral

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Teaching 3 times a week instead of 1 lecture 1 seminar a week.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, ESN does a lot of great things.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?I haven’t noticed

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:16000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?To speak Italian and be born a woman, because it would be much easier.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Coop, student bars.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?with gestures

How does public transport work in the city?I've seen better

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?To the station, Omio, FlixBus, Trenitalia.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Duomo, Piazza del Campo, all the little streets and churches.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?San Gimignano, Voltera

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane
Bus

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Italy, so never take the last bus because it may never come.

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?Umbrella and sunglasses.

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?I'm glad I went, but I'm even happier to be home.