Architect in Italy Past Review

By (Architecture, University of Oregon) for

Italy Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Studying abroad, especially in Italy, is necessary for any architecture student.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Both our American faculty and Italian faculty were excellent.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

We had a nice apartment, not far from the school, with great views of the city and the surrounding countryside.

* Food:

Italian food is the best.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Macerata is a sweet little hill town on Italy's east coast. The people are friendly and everyone seems to know everyone else.

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
Language acquisition improvement?

We were offered an Italian immersion course which was very helpful.

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Don't make excuses to postpone this experience. GO ABROAD!