Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Past Review

By (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?
learned a lot about myself. gained independence.

Personal Information

The term and year this program took place: Fall 2009

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Apartment in the city of the city with all American students. <br /><br /> Great location.

* Food:

The food of Italy is nothing short of amazing.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save money for travel and spending money for different countries.

Language

Language acquisition improvement?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Italian Renaissance Architecture
Course Department:
Instructor: Galey
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Great course that allowed students to get out into the city of Florence and experience first hand the Renaissance architecture of the city. Classes included trips around the city to different buildings while lectures were held in front of the architecture of study.
Credit Transfer Issues: