Fun Times Past Review
By A student (elementary education, The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 08/27/2014 to 12/05/2014 with
AIFS: Florence - Richmond in Florence and Internship Program
It was very worthwhile! I learned a lot about myself and other people. I learned how to travel in other cities
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
it was the perfect amount of academic intensity. I learned a lot! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I loved all the administration. They were so nice and accommodating! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in such an ideal location and the apartment was perfect |
| * Food: |
Our program gave us meal cards and they were AMAZING! I loved all the restaurants on meal card list! I would recommend this program just for the meal cards. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt integrated but because I did not live with a family I did not fully feel apart of the culture |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I never felt unsafe in Florence. It was a perfect size city to live in. |
| 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) |
I traveled a lot so that cost a lot of money. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 200 per week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | plan trips ahead of time |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
I did not use my Italian much |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | spanish 2 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Talk to your waiters |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I planned more ahead on traveling! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
