Best experience of my entire life! Past Review
By Hilary Z (Media Communication, Point Loma Nazarene University) - abroad from 06/29/2014 to 08/09/2014 with
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Florence - Summer in Florence
The world is beautiful and there are many places to travel to with so much history and meaning. It was 100% worth it!
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Both of my teachers were fabulous! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Alessandro was amazing! I loved him! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The apartment was very dirty at arrival, but they took care of it asap! |
| * Food: |
Gonzo had great food, which was the FUA restaurant. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Florence was such an easy town to feel like home in just a few days! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I found Florence very safe! |
| 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) |
I did a lot of traveling throughout Europe and spent a lot of money. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | about $700 a week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | You are going to want to travel everywhere when you get to Europe so save up before so you do not need to worry while you are in Europe. |
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 |
I spoke english most of the time. |
| 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? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 3 years of spanish |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Take a course while you are there. |
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? | I loved arriving not knowing much because it made my experience that much more exciting! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
