Past Review
By Gabrielle D (Political Science and Government., SUNY - Binghamton) for
Italy Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
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?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you live with?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you take classes with?
Select all that apply |
|
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: |
