Best decision I ever made! Past Review
By Alexandra C (Marketing, Bryant University) for
API (Academic Programs International): Florence - Lorenzo de’ Medici – The Italian International Institute (LDM)
Interpersonal skills, communicating in another language, independence, and money management skills.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Workload varies. Got heavier towards the end of the semester with final projects and exams. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
API was AMAZING, always available even at night if something happened. API takes students on 4 different trips around Italy. They also host workshops and other helpful meetings throughout the year. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My apartment was north of everything in the city. API provides household items, dishware, sheets and comforters, but you can buy them at IKEA. |
* Food: |
My program does not provide a food program. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Rome, Venice, and tour of Tuscany were fun. API provided transportation, room, breakfast and free tours. In Tuscany we did a wine tasting tour. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
Safety wise you always have to be aware. At night the city is less safe like any other city. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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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
* 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? | Find a city that fits what you are looking for in an experience. For example, I wanted a smaller city like Boston, Florence was the perfect fit for me. |