Orvieto fun time for awesome people. Past Review
By John L (Architecture., Kansas State University) for
Italy Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
Oh god yes!
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. |
Very fair and acceptable, would do it again if I could! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
All went well, no complaints. |
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* 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! |
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* 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! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * 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
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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? | 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? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Associate with the locals, not just your friends that you came with (if applicable) |
Other Program Information
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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? | The person who would benefit from this program would be motivated, intelligent, and excited about exploring different parts of Italy. |
