Past Review

By (Political Science and Government., SUNY - Binghamton) for

Italy Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile, i gained the understanding of different cultures and the need to be patient

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.

The classes were meant to allow students to embrace the culture, and the it did!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I just felt the group was too big and the overall program wasn't organized as well as it had been described prior to arriving.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Grand Palazzo Carpegna Hotel, Rome, Italy <br /><br /> The housing was very welcoming and comfortable

* Food:

the food was redundant but very satisfying

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I was able to embrace the culture from all different aspects

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

i never got sick or needed medical attention and i felt very safe at all times knowing i could turn to someone if necessary

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? around 200 euro
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Just budget yourself well and know that every place sells the same stuff!

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? it was an amazing and culturally fulfilling trip

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Sex and Politics in Italian Cinema

Course Department: HUI 231
Instructor: Giuseppe Galazzo
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was very enjoyable.
Credit Transfer Issues: