Unforgettable Past Review
By Paige Bestle (Journalism, University of Hartford) - abroad from 01/24/2017 to 05/12/2017 with
AIFS: Rome - Richmond in Rome and Internship Program
I've never had the chance to leave the country, let alone have the opportunity to travel all over Europe while earning credits through the Italian system. I not only gained friends, and a different cultural way of living, but I gained a lot of knowledge about myself along the way.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The classes were challenging but not impossible. The staff was absolutely amazing. Extreamly kind and helpful and made sure everything we need was in reach. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The location was phenomenal and the apartment was very modern. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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I never once did not feel safe on my walk homes at night. |
| 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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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 |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Basic Spoken |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That even when you think you packed light, you need to pack lighter. |
