Semester of a lifetime Past Review
By A student (Susquehanna University) - abroad from 01/27/2016 to 05/12/2016 with
Global Semesters: Florence - Semester in Florence
Yes, choose your travel companions wisely and always have a positive attitude.
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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. |
It was a good difficulty level for being abroad and traveling.I learned a lot and really enjoyed on sight field trips in Florence. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Oliva was absolutely wonderful. I have no complaints. She was very hands on and helpful throughout the entire experience. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The apartment was spacious and well stocked. The location was very central, although our apartment was next door to a bar so it was very loud all night. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Because I attended an international school, I spent most of my time with Americans, but i felt very comfortable with the local culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I had no issues or vaccines, but the program was very well prepared to help if i needed it. They provided insurance. |
| * Safety: |
i never felt unsafe. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
The on site program was great, but the headache of getting the paperwork and lack of communication before I left America was not worth the stress. |
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? | roughly 100, more when I took weekend trips |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cook for yourself and avoid eating out all the 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? | Intermediate |
| 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? | first semester of intermediate |
| 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? | be persistent about speaking that language or people will try to practice their English with you instead. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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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? | You don't have to be best friends with your roommates. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou 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! |
