Life Changing Past Review
By emily t (Accounting, Finance, University of Nebraska - Lincoln) - abroad from 09/15/2014 to 12/12/2014 with
CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program
I learned more about myself and about life then I ever would have imagined. I would go back and do it all again in a heart beat
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. |
Classes were challenging, but gave little homework due to the long class periods. It was totally manageable while still giving students tons of travel opportunities. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
All students got a private room, with a bathroom, except students who requested a specific roommate. The laundry facilities were just across a small parking lot, and the cafeteria was in the same building as the dorms and classrooms. |
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The food was pretty good, but all of us missed american meals pretty quickly. Bring hot sauce, ranch and peanut butter. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Although classes were with only american students there were tons of opportunities to have interactions with locals |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
The safest I have ever felt in an unfamiliar city |
| 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 spent most of my money on travel, food and drinks were very inexpensive in Paderno. |
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? | Beginner |
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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 do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Pack less, save more for travel, never wish you were back home for a second |
