Architect in Italy Past Review
By Daniele C (Architecture, University of Oregon) for
Italy Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
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
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Both our American faculty and Italian faculty were excellent. |
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* 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. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * 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
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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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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? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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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! |
