Best Study Abroad Program! Past Review
By Hannah Budney (SUNY - College at Oswego) - abroad from 05/25/2019 to 06/15/2019 with
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Florence, Italy
I gained many life skills that I continue to use in my daily life such as independence, adaptability, and confidence.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Surplus of resources at CAPA |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
CAPA offered numerous resources for students |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Housing was beautiful and in the middle of the city |
| * Food: |
Amazing food everywhere! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Very easy to assimilate to Florence culture |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Never felt unsafe or in danger |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I am so grateful to my program because it has given me a whole new perspective on the world and inspired my curiosity about other cultures. CAPA made my experience incredible by encouraging me to step out of my comfort zone and immerse myself into Italy's fascinating culture. |
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? | 200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Start preparing your own meals and stop going to restaurants for every meal. |
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 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Continue to attempt to use the language every chance you get. |
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? | Italy has had a lasting impact on my worldview encouraging me to continue exploring outside my comfort zone and experience other cultures that differ from mine. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
