La bella vida in Firenze, Italia Past Review
By Samantha L (PSYCHOLOGY., Austin College) for
ISA Study Abroad in Florence, Italy
There are so many things that I gained from going abroad (to many in my opinion to even begin to discuss). It was the most memorable and best thing that I have ever been given the privilege of doing. I encourage everyone to go somewhere and really try to assimilate to the culture. Your life will not be the same.
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 Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I really apericate everything that they did for us. My only complaint is that I felt like they openly picked favorites and didn't bother to actually get to know others. Throughout the entire program not one of them knew my name. But it's not really a big deal. |
|
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
|
| * Food: |
Don't be afraid to try local foods. Taste everything that you possibly can no matter how strange. |
|
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
|
|
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
|
| * Safety: |
Florence is a very safe city just be smart. |
| 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) |
|
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I can't think of anything. The conversion rate is what gets you. Books for school are very cheap. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | none |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
|
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Everyone was very helpful and eager to help you practice speaking Italian. |
Other Program Information
|
* Who did you live with?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you take classes with?
Select all that apply |
|
