Past Review
By Eleonora (International Relations And Community Health, Tufts University) for
Brown University: Bologna - Brown in Italy at University of Bologna
It is definitely worthwhile. I would do it again in a minute!
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | 2007 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The academics I experienced were wonderful. Incredibly interesting professors who provided me with a whole new perspective within the fields of political science, philosophy and history. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The appartments had both Italian and American students living together. <br /><br /> The appartments were right in the center of town, it was really convenient and wonderful! |
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The food in Bologna is about as good as it can get! |
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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? |
No
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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
| Language acquisition improvement? |
While I was already fluent in spoken Italian, my academic writing and reading skills improved drastically. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I think you need to be aware that Bologna is a very Italian city, with few tourists and if that is what you want, then it is the perfect place to study. You come in contact with professors who are really highly regarded in their fields and you are able to have a very new academic experience that will broaden your horizons and your academic experience. |
