IES Abroad Milan Past Review
By Kimi S (Marketing., Santa Clara University) - abroad from 09/01/2013 to 12/19/2013 with
IES Abroad: Milan - Study Abroad With IES Abroad
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about the language, culture, and the people there. It was definitely worthwhile because I created memories that I will always remember.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Did not offer as many business courses as advertised, but I took many courses that were interesting and challenging. |
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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? |
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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
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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) |
Everything is really expensive, except for the espresso! Be prepared to spend a lot, but it is totally worth it. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Depends on travel and if you live in a homestay vs apartment, but maybe 60 Euro |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Consider the conversion rate and prioritize what you spend your money on, like putting travel over shopping for clothes for example. |
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? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Two quarters of Italian (2/3 of a year) |
| 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? | Use it whenever you can! Make an effort and it will pay off. |
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? | How much fun it would be and how much I would learn from it. I was so nervous before I left, and once I got there I wish I would have taken advantage of my city even more than I did, because once I was back, I missed it so much. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |
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