My Experience in Italia Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I enjoyed my classes abroad greatly. Each of my teachers came from a different background and presented very interesting perspectives. The class choices were very very interesting and I enjoyed each and every subject. The workload was pretty light aside from the final papers in each class, which I felt were a fair way to make up for the lack of homework and other assignments. I also LOVED that we spent many classes on-site visiting different cultural places that we may not have known about without the program.

On-site administration of your program

I LOVED my program's administration. They were always there if you needed them to help in any way possible but they left us to be independent and handle things on our own. I love that they trusted us and left the responsibility in our hands. Allowing me to stand on my own two feet in a foreign country definitely raised my confidence in handling situations back home on my own.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

My apartment in Florence became my home. My roommate and I loved being able to cook for ourselves and really have somewhere that felt homey in a country so far away.

Il Teatro is by far one of the most amazing restaurants in the entire world and I enjoyed many many meals there. Overall the restaurant choice was excellent and I really liked that the majority of restaurants on our meal plan were authentic Italian, rather than American restaurants and bars.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The trip to Pisa and Lucca was by far one of my favorites. It was nice to escape to the countryside with a small group. I also enjoyed Venice tremendously and was happy we got to see so many things there.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

When I needed to see a doctor the administration quickly set me up with an English speaking doctor that day and I was seen with no problems. I also got re-embersed for all the medications that were prescribed. Overall I felt very safe in each location that we traveled to. I was given the freedom to explore but always knew that someone was close at hand to help if necessary,

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Although most Italians spoke or understood English I spoke Italian to locals the majority of the time. I enjoyed using the different things I learned in class with the local community and they were happy to see me trying to adapt to the new culture.

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• Americans

• I loved the housing setup. Each apartment was unique and beautiful and I loved the independence we were given.

• Communication between the administration and students was often lacking.