Florence: Growth and Excitement Past Review
By Megan S (Sociology., Providence College) for
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Florence, Italy
Yes, it was everything and more that I wanted it to be. More than anything, being abroad increased my self confidence which is most important to me.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
loved my program, I liked that it was a small program. I wish the orientation was longer and their were more program wide activities where students could get to know each other. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Going to Siena for the day and the MY education events were fun and interesting |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I don't remember safety ever being a big issue and if kids needed health care they were told where they could find it. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | You just have to be aware of what you spend... even if that means making an excel spread sheet, it really helps to know how much you are spending. I cut back on drinks when I was out because that is where money really adds up. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I did need to use a little bit of Italian in everyday interactions |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Someone who is ready to be independent... separate themselves from PC and PC students for a little bit. I loved it because it was small and I got to know everyone well. |
