Study abroad under the circumstances I had to endure taught me a great deal about myself. Past Review
By Cedria S (Sociology., Stephen F. Austin State University) for
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Florence, Italy
Yes, my experience abroad has increased my cultural awareness. This experience has presented a new outlook on life and has increased my passion about service.
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 |
In each city the person who gave the city tours were very knowledgeable about their country's history. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
In our hotel in Rome the bugs and mosquitoes were relentless!Plus the hotel in Rome did not have air conditioners to moderate the temperature. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I will never for get interacting with this one little girl who was so intrigued by me. I will never forget playing childhood games with 3 girls at the Waldorf School. I will never forget the little boy who drew a picture for me and attempted to teach me Italian and I taught him English. I have so many memories! |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
I felt safe all the time. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | about $150 euro |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Future students should keep enough euro's on them so they will not have to withdraw money from the ATM's. ATM's are not always easily accessible. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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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? | A student who is serious and passionate about their field of study would benefit most from this program. |
