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AIFS Richmond Florence: Delightful Past Review

By (HISTORY., Western Washington University) for

AIFS: Florence - Richmond in Florence and Internship Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
More than anything else I've done

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

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* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
Language acquisition improvement?

Living in the country meant that everyday required some level of interaction in Italian. Most people speak English but will let you speak Italian and help you practice.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

History of Florence
Course Department:
Instructor: Dr. Riccardelli
Instruction Language: English
Comments: A great class to take while in the city, it creates a great context for everything you see. Love the teacher and the class itself is fun and interesting.
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Mysticism and Magic in Renaissance Italy
Course Department:
Instructor: Dr. Horvath
Instruction Language: English
Comments: A lot of reading, but important and interesting works that relate to the class and the teacher is great! She is very knowledgeable and kind, and excellent in lecture.
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Early Renaissance Art
Course Department:
Instructor: Peter Porcal
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Best. Class. Ever.
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Women and Italian Society
Course Department:
Instructor: Noel Gazzano
Instruction Language: English
Comments: This is a very different look at Italy and contemporary life in the country. The teacher is nice, but I wouldn't recommend the class unless you have taken Anthro/Sociology courses before, since there is a lot of that sort of work required.
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