CIMBA changed my life! It was one of the best experiences I have ever had Past Review
By Allison W (Journalism., University of Arkansas - Fayetteville) for
CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program
Yes definitely.
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. |
Educational experience very beneficial. I got 6 hours of credit. I took global marketing courses that were not easy but they were not difficult either. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very organized. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It was a dorm type of living situation. Very clean nice rooms. |
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Pasta and bread everyday. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We went to Cinque Terre, Rome, Venice and Florence. You plan your own trips with friends. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
It was gated inside an Italian university. Very small safe town. No vaccines. |
| 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? | $150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cafeteria food is included in your fee but if you wanted local sandwiches that would cost you more. Expenses are manageable but I enjoyed buying food other than the cafeteria food. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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? | Sorority/fraternity members |
