CIMBA Study Abroad in Italy will change your life--I guarantee it Past Review
By Erika W (Accounting, Kansas State University) for
CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program
I gained a sense of independence and self-reliance. I learned how to cooperate with others on group projects and making plans for the weekends.
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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. |
This program was amazing. The classes all transferred and applied to classes that I needed for my major. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They held very beneficial seminars about Italy and its culture and how to travel throughout the country. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The town was extremely safe. It was small and there were not many residents. |
| * Food: |
If you get tired of the dorm food, there is a "Tabacchi" where there are amazing sandwiches. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We visited nearby small towns, got gelato, went to an Italian mall, and traveled on the weekends. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Once again, I felt very safe in Paderno del Grappa. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I used about 200 euro per week/weekend..check the conversion rates. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Prepare for transportation costs, they are the most expensive. Take out cash at the ATMs on campus and in town, a lot of places don't like cards. |
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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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | All students would benefit from this program. You will meet lifelong friends. |
