Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Italy: Take me back Past Review

By (Mount Saint Mary College) - abroad from 05/23/2018 to 06/20/2018 with

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Florence, Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned communication and regular life skills by traveling to another country with peers rather than my family. I was definitely worth my while

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?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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

I would choose CAPA study abroad because they were very welcoming and family oriented in their education style, but I would probably study in a different city

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)

Spent a lot of money on food and souvenirs, especially food

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 300-400
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? buy food from grocery stores instead of eating out everyday

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • exceptional staff
  • good knowledge of program and city
  • felt like home away from home
* What could be improved?
  • meal passes for students
  • organize a transportation system
  • closer apartments to CAPA center
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How much money I was supposed to bring

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.