Forcing myself out of my comfort zone, definitely worthwhile Past Review

By Kamille B (Accounting, Oklahoma State University - Stillwater) for

CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

My study abroad experience was very worthwhile. I gained a greater since of independence and confidence by traveling alone to a foreign country and forcing myself out of my comfort zone.

Personal Information

The term and year this program took place:	Summer 2009

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program	it was great to be in a small town and gain the real Italian atmosphere, but this also meant we had to travel a distance to get to a store and nothing was open on Sundays or holidays
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?	we were given private rooms, but the buildings were old and had marble hallways so there was alot of echoing
* Food:	basically just cafeteria 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

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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live? Select all that apply	Dorm Dorm
* Who did you live with? Select all that apply	Local Students Americans Local Students Americans