Italy is Beautiful Past Review
By Catherine R (Sociology., Austin College) for
ISA Study Abroad in Florence, Italy
Absolutely, I am more independent and gained a deeper understanding of what Italy is all about.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload was fairly manageable, the grading system was easy to understand and fair. The professors often used powerpoint and had different methods of teaching. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
There was not enough time to add or drop classes, we only had a week to change our schedule. |
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* Housing:
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| * Food: |
The local food markets are amazing, the vendors are very friendly. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The program was very helpful, the Connecting Cultures meets were very beneficial. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Florence is very safe, walking around at night I felt safe. |
| 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? | 15 Euros, I went to local markets. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | There is no tax in Italy. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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? | Study italian before you go abroad, it will make your transition easier. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Gender Relations in Italian Society |
| Course Department: | IS IS IS 320 |
| Instructor: | Valentina Dolara |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | The class wasn't very challenging, but the material within the course was fascinating and relevant to the topics being discussed. The teacher was very knowledgable and always well-prepared. I participated in class more than I would have at my home university. |
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Introduction to Art History |
| Course Department: | LA AH AH 210 |
| Instructor: | Caterina Romei |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | This course is perfect to take because you are in the heart of the art capital of the world. The instructor was very passionate about the material. The trips to the museums were all relevant to the course and the time period of art that the class was covering at the time. |
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