A Journey of Mind and Body: Learning Italian and about Myself in Catania Past Review

By (Sociology., Brandeis University) for

Italy Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I got to meet a lot of people from all over Europe and about other cultures of Europe.

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.

There was a lot of intensive work, but also a lot of time to apply it with the locals that I got to meet.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The locals were really helpful and patient with my Italian

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

The food was delicious and fresh.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I like the Swordfish festival.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I heard girls had some problems with the rambunctious guys, but I was fine.

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

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?

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  • Americans
  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Be open to meeting new people