The best experience of my life. Past Review
By Elissa R (Business Administration, Ithaca College) - abroad from 09/01/2014 to 12/18/2014 with
IES Abroad: Milan - Study Abroad With IES Abroad
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a lot of self-confidence, cultural sensitivity, the ability to be patient, knowledge and maturity. It was 100% worthwhile.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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* Overall educational experience
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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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | around $300 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Stop going to bars and buy a bottle of wine. |
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? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | A 200 level Italian course |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Watch italian movies! Really..it helps. Also, when you can read the local newspaper. It get you familiar with the language. |
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? | Planning ahead. There were many places that I wanted to go that I didn't get to because I didn't give myself enough time to plan it out. So do your research before you leave! Get a scene for where you want to go and make sure you save up enough money before you leave. It's crazy how fast your money goes when abroad. Also, there's no tipping in Italy, gratitude is included in the price, so don't let a server or taxi driver fool you! |
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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