Everyone should study abroad in Florence. Past Review
By Eric B (Undecided, Colby-Sawyer College) for
AIFS: Florence - Richmond in Florence and Internship Program
It made me realize how different the world is compared to America.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was all perfect. It was not too much work but enough where I really got something out of the trip. Being in a city like Florence forces you to learn about the deep history around you. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
To be honest I have no complaints about anything. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The apartment was amazing. The location was the best in the city. Only complaints was that kitchen was really small and there was barely any silverware. |
| * Food: |
You need to make the food vouchers included into the trip. People who did not buy them ate at their apartments most nights and ate really basic food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I wish we went on more field trips. The trips to sienna were fun though. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Florence is a very safe city. I never felt threatened at all. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | It varied week to week but I spent about 3000 dollars during the whole trip and that still was not enough. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I wish I saved more money so I could travel more. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Most people spoke english but I practiced my italian as much as possible. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Do not be scared to study abroad. |
