Studying in Florence Italy was by far the best choice of my life Past Review
By Alexandra R (Actuarial and Mathematical Science, SUNY - Albany) for
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Florence, Italy
the most amazing experience in my life. being able to live in a beautiful foreign country and live the life the way they live and experience the joys of their beautiful country was priceless.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Great teachers. Not only do they teach the subject of the class but really give you the cultural experience of Italy. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Helped with any questions about the city, places to go, where to stay, and if you needed help in your own place. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Our neighbors were not friendly but that was only our situation. Other friends had no problems. Living more in the center of Florence gives less incentive to speak the language because more people speak English but it was also very convenient to be in the center. The apartments were all very nice ranging from a 3 minute walk to a 35 minute walk to the CAPA center. |
| * Food: |
ITALY..AMAZING FOOD |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Florence is truly one of the best cities in the world. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
If needed CAPA associates could help arrange a doctors appointment if needed with an English speaking doctor who was very friendly and helpful. |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Very helpful and amazing teacher. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | This program was great for people looking to take art classes to economics classes and in between. The program had an amazing and helpful staff who really made you feel welcomed and happy. If I had to choose again CAPA is it |
