I can't is a phrase I learned doesn't exist. Past Review
By nikki.murlo (PSYCHOLOGY., Ursinus College) - abroad from 01/11/2013 to 04/20/2013 with
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Florence, Italy
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much from my experience abroad. I learned how to be culturally sensitive. I learned to live a different way of life for awhile. I gained the value and practice of a balanced life. I learned how to speak Italian. I now know that I am able to live on my own no matter where it is. I realized I can adapt much easier than I imagined.
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 |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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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? |
It was very easily accessible, and it did not take long to be seen. My program was very helpful in finding doctors and setting up the appointments for me, which was very helpful! |
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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? | It depended if I was traveling or not.If I wasn't traveling, I'd say between 50-100 dollars a week. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | I had taken Spanish courses in high school and for two semesters at college. |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | I suggest learning basic phrases and words to communicate if you do not know the language before going. The best way to practice the language while you're there is to attempt to speak to locals in the language as much as you can, it will help you gain confidence, and increase your vocabulary. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew more about the host family that I was staying with. I also wish that I knew some Italian before arriving. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
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