Florence: The TIme of My Life Past Review
By Meaghan W (PSYCHOLOGY., Providence College) for
Florence University of The Arts: Florence - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Yes...I learned a lot more about myself. I came back with a lot more appreciation for my home life as well. It has impacted my cultural awareness a lot, but has no changed my academic interests or future plans
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload was a LOT less than at home...the grading system was different, based more on participation than at Providence. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The head administrators were not very involved with the students over here, other than at the orientation and the first weekend trip that we had here. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Eating in is cheaper |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We traveled to a lot of different places.. I got to experience/and see a lot of different cultures, so that was interesting |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Florence is VERY safe. I never felt unsafe, even at night. I never had to go to the local health place, so I do not know how it compares to at home. There wer eno health issues in Florence, and I did not need any vaccines prior to coming here. |
| 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? | Food..I did not think I would spend as much on food. Also, socializing and going out costs a lot more here than back at home. |
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? | I think a person who has a good appreciation for culture would benefit most from this program. |
