Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

"A snapshot of life in Italy" Past Review

By (Health Promotion and Fitness/Health Education, Otterbein University) for

Italy Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
After traveling abroad once, there is no doubt in my mind that I will travel again. It was a wonderful experience. It allowed me to see beauty in a totally different way. Definitely a one of a kind experience.

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.

We were not enrolled in another university abroad. We took a course throughout the quarter, and then for 2 weeks once the quarter ended we traveled to Italy.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I think that every student would benefit from traveling abroad. It was an eye-opening, amazing, and beautiful experience. Traveling abroad gives you a chance to experience the world that we live in, and have a better understanding of other cultures.