Studing Abroad at FUA Past Review
By Lauren F (Accounting, SUNY - Binghamton) for
Florence University of The Arts: Florence - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was extremely worthwhile and i would do it all over again in a heart beat.
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? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2010 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Studio apartment with one other person. <br /><br /> |
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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? | Remember to cook for yourself so that you can have extra spending money when you are traveling. |
Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Never be embarrassed, everyone makes mistakes when learning a new language. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
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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Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Contemporary Italian Cooking |
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| Instructor: | Giuseppe Sarroino |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Excellent introductory cooking class |
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