Italy changed me for the better - Italian Business Excellence Program Past Review
By Hannah M (Accounting and Management, University of North Dakota) for
Italy Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
I had to deal with extreme heat, food poisoning, power outage, and mosquitoes, but enjoyed my time there so much. I feel like I know so much more about Europe and Italian excellence.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was really long days being in class from 9:30 to 5:30. They didn't have really any techniques to teaching. The field trips really helped me process what we were learning and see if first hand. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was located in a part of the city where there were prostitution. The apartment didn't have air conditioning so we got really hot at night to the point that we woke up dehydrated on some of the really hot nights. The windows didn't have screens on them either so we were eaten alive by mosquitoes. It was one of the worst living conditions I have been in for a while. I would not recommend this to anyone. |
| * Food: |
I am gluten intolerant and was shown where I could buy food to accommodate me. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I enjoyed all the field trips and the events they put on for us. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
N/A |
| 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
| 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? | Be open to new experiences and realize it won't be like America. Embrace the culture around you and you will have a good time no matter what. |
