Italy: A Country Full of Art, History, Beauty, and Eurotrash. Past Review
By Rachel W (Art History and Global Studies, Providence College) for
Fairfield University: Florence - Semester or Year in Italy
I feel far more culturally aware and also loved the opportunity to study and live around pieces of art that I will spend my life writing about and examining. At the same time it was strange to see this historical city filled with clubs and a dedication to less than intellectual activities.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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FUA met my expectations and I enjoyed studying there, however I was disappointed with the Fairfield Program. They appeared extremely unorganized and at times unhelpful. |
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My city is very safe as long as you are smart and aware, just like any city. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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? | As long as you utilize cooking facilities you should be able to keep to a low weekly budget leaving more money for travel and visits. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I spoke with a conversation exchange partner and with locals of Florence that I interacted with on a regular basis |
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