LIFE CHANGING Past Review
By Amanda R (Psychobiology, Utica College) - abroad from 09/02/2015 to 12/17/2015 with
Global Semesters: Florence - Semester in Florence
Everything. Very worth it. Gained so much life experience I would never get here in America.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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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 apartment had many problems. It was in a great location and the school helped us fix the problems which weren't very big problems but pretty annoying. The fridge didn't work at first and the toilet was leaky. The shower was also clogged and would flood the bathroom floors. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Studying at an American university in a different country didn't give me much room to meet Italian students. |
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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
Florence is the most beautiful city I have ever seen. |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Varied- if traveling about $250/ week. If not traveling about $75/ week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't spend too much money on things you won't have for a long time. |
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 |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Intermediate italian |
| 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? | Learn the basics. Phrases that are used a lot are very helpful. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
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? | Travel Italy more and Europe less |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
