Global Experiences Succeeds Again Past Review
By Madelyn G (Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Salisbury University) - abroad from 03/29/2015 to 01/03/2015 with
Global Experiences: Internships in Milan, Italy
The most notable quality I gained from this experience was independence. I have a better idea of who I am and what I want to do with my life after interning in Italy
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 educational experience goes beyond just practice in your major or field, cultural and wordily knowledge are definitely gained. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The living arrangements were suitable, but not ideal do to the uncleanliness of having 6 other roommates |
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Italian food lives up to all expectations |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
There were plenty of opportunities to immerse oneself in the culture including cooking courses, dance lessons, museum visits, local tv stations, night life, shopping ect. The program coordinators also do a great job at planning events for students to participate in while abroad. |
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* Health Care:
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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) |
Budget seminars would have been helpful for the university or Global Experiences to hold prior to the study abroad experience |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | atleast $50 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Set yourself a weekly budget and stick to it! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
The internship I had did not allow me to practice Italian at all. My boss was Australian and all the other employees were Americans. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 3 years of Spanish |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Use the language as much as possible! Even if you are simply ordering food or asking directions… practice saying it in whatever language you are learning. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I had practiced more Italian before going to Italy so I had a better feel for the culture and ways of communication. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
