Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best Summer Ever Past Review

By (Anderson University, SC) - abroad from 05/25/2019 to 06/15/2019 with

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Florence, Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about Florence itself as a city and about the art that lives within it. I got to see local artisans, museums, scenery and more. It was more than worthwhile and I would do it all over again if I could.

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.

I didn't do a lot of school work or classes, it was mainly tours, excursions and guided learning.

* 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

CAPA was great at providing opportunities to tour the city, engage with the culture and learn about the art and history around us. They answered all of our questions, dealt with all of our concerns and did all they could to make sure our experience was amazing.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100 max
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? shop at the markets and groceries! you don't have to or need to eat out all the time.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
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?
  • The excursions to different cities
  • The apartment they set us up in
  • The Global City events they hosted
* What could be improved?
  • Honestly, there isn't really anything for me to say here.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? There is a lot of walking involved so you need to be extremely prepared for that.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The 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.