Studying Abroad is a MUST Past Review
By anna p (Communication and Media Studies., St. Cloud State University) for
ISA Study Abroad in Rome, Italy
I learned a lot about myself and i truly did grow, you dont really notice it until you get back. I loved study abroad and it really opened my eyes to the world, which i know sounds cheesy but all the cliche lines are true!
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 classes were small sized-which i love. and the classes were about the same level as my home university. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
all the buildings were close together and the teachers offices were close so that was great. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We loved our apartment! It was alot bigger than we had all expected and there was plenty of room for all 6 of us. |
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It took awhile to get the hang of the markets and the stores but after a month we had it down |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
All the trips were a blast and they made the experience so much more fun. They helped the bonding between us roommates and the group. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
i felt very safe in our apartment and in our school |
| 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? | it varied every week but around 50-100 euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I didnt experience any unanticipated expenses while abroad, i was told of everything. |
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? | zero |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
i didnt pick up italian at all even though i walked away with a C in the class |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Just let your worries go and enjoy the experience. Everyone is there for the same reasons and just want to have a great time. Study abroad is for every type of student, you get out of it what you put in. |
