Firenze! Past Review
By A student (PSYCHOLOGY., Providence College) - abroad from 01/22/2013 to 05/15/2013 with
Fairfield University: Florence - Semester or Year in Italy
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about the italian culture and got to enjoy the most amazing food for 4 months! I recommend this program to anyone that wants a combination of culture and experience. In Florence you are able to comfortably feel like home. This small city has so much to offer!
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration was amazing and encouraged students to learn not only in class but on site visits etc. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The location was great but compared to other abroad programs, the apartments were not on the same level. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About $60-80+ a week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | 1. Each day a different roommate buys the groceries and cooks dinner 2. Take out your cash instead of swiping your card 3. Try to make lunches (with groceries) |
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 |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | French Honors (High School) |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? | How much money I would end up spending. |
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