Florence Abroad, A Great Experience! Past Review
By Tatiana C (Art History, Criticism and Conservation., SUNY - Binghamton) for
Florence University of The Arts: Florence - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It was absolutely worthwhile and I would do it again in a heart beat.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
This was the best learning experience I have ever had |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program was very well organized and very helpful at all times |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Great location and did not need to buy anything for the apartment |
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The food was the best part! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The program was a ton of fun |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I never felt unsafe or threatened |
| 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? | Try to shop at local food markets and cook for yourself to save some money |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Most people spoke English, but we were still encouraged to learn Italian. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | This is definitely a program that would be suitable for anyone looking for a relaxing yet exciting experience |
