Italy, a place unlike any other Past Review

By (Accounting/Finance, University of Kansas) for

CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program

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

* 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?

* 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)

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • Local Students

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.