Past Review
By Stephen M (Computer Science/Italian Studies, Vassar College) for
Eastern College Consortium (ECCO): Bologna - Università di Bologna Study Abroad Program
It was the best semester I've ever had and probably the greatest experience of my life.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | University of Bologna |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The student is allowed must take one ECCO program course, and normally takes at least one course through the University. I took 2 courses through the University of Bologna and one through the program. While the paperwork for registering for courses at the University can be very intimidating, the program office workers are fantastic and everything worked out very well. I enjoyed all my courses. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The workers at the ECCO program are absolutely fantastic, but we had a poor program director my particular year. This changes ever year, however. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I really lucked out with housing and had great apartment-mates, but some other kids on the program had poor living situations. You are able to transfer apartments, however. |
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We cooked for ourselves. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The program is great. They helped us organize a concert at a local wine bar that went over fantastically. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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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Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
There is no other way to learn a language than to immerse oneself. Living with Italian students was critical to learning Italian. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It is a great program, go fall semester, and attend the Lecce session. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Linguistica Italiana |
| Course Department: | Lettere e Filosofia |
| Instructor: | Frasnedi Fabrizio |
| Instruction Language: | Italian |
| Comments: | A great instructor and one of the best courses I have ever followed. Definitely difficult, especially for a non-native speaker, but worth it. |
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