Orvieto fun time for awesome people. Past Review

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Italy Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Oh god yes!

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.

Very fair and acceptable, would do it again if I could!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

All went well, no complaints.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Incredible! I was in Orvieto, Italy. My apartment was a 60 second walk from the duomo, the most impressive building of the town. Insane!

* Food:

Sfitzios pizzeria is awesome!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

We went to the ballet once, we went on countless field trips, we did lots. Definitely go, you will not regret it!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Super safe! Don't worry, it'll be great.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Depends, if you eat out, plan on about 10-20 euros per meal. I can survive on 20 euros a week if I cook in the kitchen, tho.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook at home. When going to local shops, bargain for better prices.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? I don't know, basic? It was Italian for Travellers
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

Associate with the locals, not just your friends that you came with (if applicable)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
  • Hotel
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The location
  • The food
* What could be improved?
  • Impossible
  • Cheaper? But impossible
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The person who would benefit from this program would be motivated, intelligent, and excited about exploring different parts of Italy.