Florence the time of my life!!! Past Review
By Olivia L (Health and Medical Administrative Services., Providence College) for
Fairfield University: Florence - Semester or Year in Italy
Definitely, the best experience of my life. I was able to see so much of the world and learning so much about myself, that I never would have if I haded studied abroad.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Florence University of the Arts |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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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 |
They were available when need support services, but sometimes couldn't help or give need information. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My apartment was much nicer than I acceptenced, and was in an area where I felt safe to walk around during the day and mostly at night with other friends. Right in the center of everything pretty close to class and the nightlife, but far enough away to be quite at night. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Unanticipated expenses occur when moving into the apartment, for books, and class fees. I tried to keep track of my spending, and did I lot of cooking during the week to save money. |
Language
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Other Program Information
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