Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Awesome Learning Vacation Past Review

By (None) - abroad from 03/13/2019 to 10/16/2019 with

Istituto Europeo: Florence - Italian Language Courses in Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Very worthwile! The best way to spend a summer

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

In short? The best vacation. I was for the first time alone in a foreign country and we all know that that is always the best way to learn a foreign language. It was great to meet other students from all over the world. The istitute has students from any corner of the globe and a very lively, international community. I made a lot of new friendships, many of which I'm still in contact with. I really liked Florence and it wasn't my first time there and certainly not the last. I'm certainly planning to go back soon enough!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

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* 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? 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Italian language
* What could be improved?
  • IDK
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing