the ups and downs of shaping you into a better person and musician June 08, 2022
By A student (Music, Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/17/2022 to 05/13/2022 with
IES Abroad Milan - Music: Voice, Composition & Instrumental
I had the new experience of learning more than I ever did under an environment that was supportive rather than competitive. The professors helped us grow, we helped each other grow. This, to me, is the ideal way to learn.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
* 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? |
Lived in the oldest building and smallest room the program offered but had to pay the same amount as the people who lived in the new building of the dorm with bigger and more luxurious rooms. However, everyone was incredibly friendly. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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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
It was difficult fitting in at first, and a few people have given me a hard time, but overall I improved my social and musical skills significantly and I’m much more pleased with myself as a person and a musician. Met many amazing and talented friends. |
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) |
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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | €55 |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
Lived with many Italians and they helped me a lot with learning the language. |
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? | Intermediate |
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | None |
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Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | No other way, simply get out of your shell and speak. |
Other Program Information
* 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 could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | even just the bare minimum of the Italian language |
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 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. |
Individual Course Reviews
Course Name/Rating: |
IT 101-04 |
Course Department: | Italian |
Instructor: | Elisa Castiglioni |
Instruction Language: | English, Italian |
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MS 391-Piano |
Course Department: | Music |
Instructor: | Silva Costanzo |
Instruction Language: | English |
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MS 375-01 |
Course Department: | Music |
Instructor: | Silva Costanzo |
Instruction Language: | English |
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MS 381-01 Music Theory |
Course Department: | Music |
Instructor: | Giorgio Colombo Taccani |
Instruction Language: | English |
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