I wish i could go back. Past Review
By Hollis G (communication, University of Kentucky) for
API (Academic Programs International): Florence - Lorenzo de’ Medici – The Italian International Institute (LDM)
i wouldnt trade it for the world.
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. |
school was very hard, teachers weren't helpful, and if it wasn't pass fail for me my GPA would be suffering. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
the program was great !! helpful, fun, and thoughtful |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
great location, great apartment, great pairing of roommates. |
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all fresh. i didnt have a bad meal |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
i toured the world with 30 of my best friends what more could i ask for? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
minus a small shooting in front of my apartment (which was rare) Florence was very safe. |
| 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
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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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? | all students would benefit. it is the best program Florence had to offer. |
