Italy, a place unlike any other Past Review
By Brendan H (Accounting/Finance, University of Kansas) for
CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program
one of the best experiences of my life
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Classes were quit condensed, but with the helpfulness of all of the professors it is manageable with traveling and having fun |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I requested to room with a friend but was put in a single room |
* Food: |
normal cafeteria food, their is a lot of pasta in italy |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
greatest part of he entire trip was experiencing the different culture and trying to become accustomed to it |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Language
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | take advantage of the travel weekends whenever you have the chance. Any type of student would benefit greatly from this experience. |