I can't imagine my life had I not studied abroad! Past Review
By Kirstyn D (Telecommunications Management., Indiana University - Bloomington) for
Italy Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
I learned everything I wanted to from Studying Abroad.
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. |
Workload was not terrible. My program was more about experiencing the culture! The teaching methods were basic and easy to understand and adapt to. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Our advisors and support system was incredible and there at a moments notice to help with any issues. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
The food was amazing. We ate at the best restaurants in Florence, for free! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Our program provided us with optional retreats and activities (i.e. cooking classes, wine tastings, trips to surrounding towns) |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Florence was an incredibly safe city! |
| 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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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? | Basic |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Dive into the culture and talk with locals. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | My program was for an independent, adventurous student looking to dive into the culture and experience as much as you could in 4 months! |
