Finding Myself in Florence Past Review
By Michael L (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS., Providence College) for
Fairfield University: Florence - Semester or Year in Italy
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to consider the beliefs and opinions of the Italian people. One must strive to gain a worldly perspective on international relations in order to become a well-rounded individual.
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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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Food: |
Local food was excellent. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I enjoyed traveling to Siena and Pienza with my classmates. Very well organized. |
* 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
* 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? | Preparing meals a few times a week at home makes a huge difference financially. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Language acquisition improvement? |
I spoke Italian while interacting with the local people, namely shop owners. |
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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
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Escape your comfort zone; this is a once in a lifetime experience. |
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