Without a doubt, the best of the best! Past Review
By Evan J (Providence College) - abroad from 01/11/2016 to 04/30/2016 with
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Rome, Italy
I learned how to live completely on my own, and I also learned a lot about European society. Yes it was.
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. |
Amazing academic experience with helpful professors. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The best of the best. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Beautiful, three bedroom, two bathroom apartment. |
| * Food: |
The best food in the world! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Very much integrated with the culture thanks to CEA Rome. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Never had any problems. |
| * Safety: |
Always felt safe, especially with the 24 hour emergency phone number. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I loved the staff, the educational experience, the site visits, and the trips. |
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) |
Money was not a problem. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $250 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Just prepare ahead of time! |
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? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Spanish 5 |
| 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? | Speak Italian all the time! |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How great this program and it's people are! I would have been a lot less nervous. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
