La Bella Vita a Firenze; the experience that'll last a lifetime Past Review
By Kristin Z (Business Marketing, University of Hartford) for
API (Academic Programs International): Florence - Lorenzo de’ Medici – The Italian International Institute (LDM)
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes. I am more independent, I became my own travel agent, I learned some Italian and now looking into minoring in Italian.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
API Staff in Florence is so nice, caring, helpful, organized. I WAS ALWAYS IMPRESSED WITH THEM THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE SEMESTER!!! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Rifrulo! It has the BEST apertivo and is filled with local Italians! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I would by fresh produce, cheese, and meats twice a week from their famous and awesome Mercato Centrale and it was a perfect way to budget. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Watch your Piccell bill it adds up!!!!! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
teachers, locals, |
Other Program Information
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