Perfect Past Review
By Taylor F (Finance, Miami University) - abroad from 09/01/2014 to 12/18/2014 with
IES Abroad: Milan - Study Abroad With IES Abroad
Learned more than words could convey. Going to Milan, Italy with IES was the best decision I have every made in my entire life. I truly was pushed out of my comfort zone unlike any other experience in my life. I met new people and was immersed in a new culture. The location was fantastic and the program was so helpful. I grew exponentially as a person and would advise this to anyone.
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. |
The teachers at IES were helpful, my experience with the local university was not good. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Administration was slow but helpful. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Apartments were spread out but good location. WIFI only worked in half the apartment. |
| * Food: |
SO GOOD, italian food is unbelievable. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I traveled a lot by choice so I did not spend as much time in Milan by choice. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
N/A never had a problem. |
| * Safety: |
I loved the city and it was not touristy so it truly felt like we got to know it like a local. |
| 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) |
It was expensive but I planned for expenses. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cook food at home. |
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 |
As much as possible. |
| 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 |
| 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 as much possible! |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Pack a lot less than I did. |
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. |
