Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Greatest experience of my life! Past Review

By (Riverside City College) - abroad from 08/21/2017 to 12/02/2017 with

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Florence, Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I became more independent, responsible, and discovered my love to travel.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Housing was so comfortable, I didn't even miss home.

* Food:

The food was delicious, really defines the word flavorFUL!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I fell in love with the culture!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Although the program includes medical coverage, you don't get reimbursed while abroad. You have to file a claim with CAPA when you return home.

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I fell in love with the Italian culture and the city of Florence. The on-site CAPA staff were very friendly and helpful.

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)

It's hard to stay on a budget when you want to try everything.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • diversity
  • independence
  • responsibility
* What could be improved?
  • faster responses from landlords
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I would've packed lighter luggage, because you find cute clothes everywhere you go.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.