Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Incredibly helpful and so worthwhile. Past Review

By (University of St Andrews) - abroad from 06/25/2013 to 07/12/2013 with

Florence University of The Arts: Florence - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Independence and useful practice of the language. It was very worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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?

N.A. - Organised privately.

* Food:

N.A. - Organised privately.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

N.A.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

N.A.

* Safety:

N.A.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? First year of university.
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The small classes
  • Helpful and effective teaching
  • Flexibility of courses
* What could be improved?
  • N.A.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing. Everyone was very helpful and informative.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Italian Language Class
Course Department: Florence University of Arts
Instructor: Simonetta Ferrini
Instruction Language: Italian
Comments: A small class of just two students was incredibly useful and effective in helping me with specific areas I needed to work on as well as conversation practice. Smaller classes mean you don't get lost in a crowd and everyone has enough time to speak and listen. Simonetta was so wonderful, a really great teacher, and the university as a whole was very helpful and friendly with any problem or query I happened to have.
Credit Transfer Issues: