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Milan: A True Italian Experience! Past Review

By (Math, Villanova University) for

IES Abroad: Milan - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
VERY WORTHWHILE

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

host university had much less workload than American educational system, but the teaching method was very similar.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The program was very helpful and well organized. It was also a good size, by the end of the semester I knew most of the students and staff

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The apartment was in a good area, safe and convenient. But it was very small so accommodations were challenging.

* Food:

great food! no problems

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

All the trips were great, especially the Tuscany trip

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

No health issues

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

I practiced with my Italian roommates and some native-speaking friends.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The great staff
  • fieldtrips
* What could be improved?
  • Allow a break for travel
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? This program is great for people that want a true Italian experience, surrounded by mostly Italians and not many Americans.