A Journey of Mind and Body: Learning Italian and about Myself in Catania Past Review
By Lucas G (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
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* 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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The locals were really helpful and patient with my Italian |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
The food was delicious and fresh. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I like the Swordfish festival. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * 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
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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 meeting new people |
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