Study Abroad at Florence University of the Arts Past Review
By Lindsy M (Elementary/ Special Education, Providence College) for
Fairfield University: Florence - Semester or Year in Italy
I learned a lot about myself and who I am as a person. I had a lot of time to reflect and think about my future goals while I was here. Being here made me appreciate all the things I take for granted at home and in America in general.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Florence University of the Arts |
| 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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Castello D'Altafronte Great location right by the Uffizi. 5 minute walk to school. In an alley. A block in from the Ponte Vecchio. 5 girls in 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. <br /><br /> Great location except for loud club across the street and bad smell of the alley. |
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Many supermarkets. Not as much variety as US in case you have dietary restrictions look into it more carefully. Reasonably priced to eat out. |
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Most money will be spent on traveling and food. Try to plan cheap flights and stay in hostels. |
Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I never knew Italian so I just learned a few phrases while being here. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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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? | The Fairfield Program is full of students very similar as you would find attending Providence. Be aware you may be housed in a group of people that are already very friendly with each other. However everyone I met was more than welcoming. This program has good choice options and many classes that count as electives. |
