Tours in Tuscany Past Review
By leeza leggett (D'Youville College) - abroad from 05/27/2018 to 06/17/2018 with
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Florence, Italy
I learned about cultural competency, Italian language, and culture, and Italian healthcare. It was worthwhile for my major.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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? |
Apartments in the center of Florence |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Long weekends, many field trips, apartments in the center of Florence |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Easily accessible, spoke English, CAPA staff helped me get an appointment. Did not need a specific vaccine. |
| * Safety: |
Be aware of pickpocketing |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
CAPA staff are willing to help with anything from directions, to food recommendations, to translating and teaching the language. |
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? | $90-$115 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cook with your classmates and split the grocery bill to save on grocery costs. |
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? | none |
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Other Program Information
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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 didn't pack as much as I did. I wish that I had more room in my suitcase for my souveniers. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn 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. |
