Italia! Past Review
By A student (Human Services, General., Western Washington University) - abroad from 08/22/2012 to 12/07/2012 with
Italy Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
I have a new appreciation for history and art history. It was very worthwhile
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
All of the staff was very helpful and nice. I could always go to them with a question. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in a great apartment right in the center of the city and right on the river. I was able to walk to school and all over the city. |
* Food: |
It's Italian food so of course it is great. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
There were many opportunities provided by the school to meet the locals, go on field trips, and see the sites. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
An English speaking doctor was made available to us. |
* Safety: |
I felt very safe, you just have to pay attention to where you and your belongins are. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 30 euros |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | spanish 3 |
How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Make the effort to speak the language |
Other Program Information
* 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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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
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? | bring more money for travelling |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
Individual Course Reviews
Course Name/Rating: |
Masters of the Renaissance; Leonardo da Vinci |
Course Department: | Art History |
Instructor: | Angela |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | This is the best class I have ever taken in all of my education career. I absoluty loved the professor. I learned so much and I now have a new appreciation for history and art history |
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