Past Review
By Margaret S (Business Administration, Management and Operations., University of Hartford) for
API (Academic Programs International): Florence - Lorenzo de’ Medici – The Italian International Institute (LDM)
This experience was by far one of the most pivotal times of my life. I made friends with people I never imagined I would be friends with, I met countless amounts of wonderful people, and I experienced a world that was so big but so small as well. My eyes were completely opened to a whole new way of life and culture that I could have never imagined in any way, shape, or form. I am so thankful for learning the life/academic lessons that were taught over there and I cannot wait to go back!
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
All of my teachers were dedicated and interesting. It was so refreshing |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The women in Italy were so amazing. Always available and always competent. I grew to really love them. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Location was good. Housing wasn't great. |
| * Food: |
The food at the school was very good. But for the most part we had to get food on our own and all food in Italy is delicious. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
It was really fun... |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Sometimes Italians were too forward...Other than that I felt safe all the time. I never got sick. |
| 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? | Make sure to bring at least 4000 to spend... |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Realize you will travel a LOT! So bring plenty of money for travel, food, and presents. |
Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
Select all that apply |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | LOVE EVERY MINUTE OF IT |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Making of Modern Europe |
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| Instructor: | Jacopo |
| Instruction Language: | English |
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