Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Incredible! Past Review

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/10/2017 to 05/12/2017 with

IES Abroad Milan - Full Time Semester Internship

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a new language, culture, and grew a lot as an individual. I highly recommend anyone who is able, to study abroad.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

2.5

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Book flights ahead of time, use Skyscanner.com

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • Ease of travelling to other countries
  • Living in the Collegio di Milano = Central Location and Great Food
  • How helpful and caring the IES staff was
* What could be improved?
  • Internship options
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Time flies, so make the most of every day, and weekend.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.