FUA Jewelry and Fashion Past Review

By (Mass Communications/ Advertsing & Public Relations, West Texas A&M University) for

ISA Study Abroad in Florence, Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It made a better person, more understanding of the communication barrier that exsist between different languages and I have a great respect for other culturs and their traditions.

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

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The only thing included is a bed, you must purchase everything else.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Take every opportunity that you can to immerse yourself into another culture and to grow as an individual!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Fashion Marketing

Course Department: 320
Instructor: Gillespie
Instruction Language: English
Comments: All of the above.
Credit Transfer Issues: No
Course Name/Rating:

Jewelry Making 1

Course Department:
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Hands on, loved every moment of it.
Credit Transfer Issues: No