Just Do It Past Review
By Colleen C (Art history and Classics, Trinity University) for
Italy Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
It was defintely worthwhile! I loved every moment of it and it really helped me with understandin aspects of the monumental nature of classical architecture.
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. |
The Italian way of teaching was most difficult for us. There is very little student-teacher relationship and the teacher was obviously alarmed when we tried to talk to him about things other than Roman architecture. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The caliber of teachers was excellent! They were truly amazing, though it took us a while to understand how the academic system worked in Italy. The program in Greece was definitely the most helpful, and in Sicily the most relaxed. But the differenced in how the people handled our program really helped our insight to the countries mentality as well. It was perfect. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
It is very hard to be vegitarian, especially in Greece. I would suggest for people to share grocery responsibilty and especially go to the local market where food is cheaper. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I was able to climb a medieval tower and sit on top of the Parthenon!!! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
It was easy to navigate and you do feel safe. Just follow the normal rules of safety that you would anywhere else and you will be fine. If you have a problem the people in your program will be more than happy to help you! |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | It depends on how many gifts you buy really, for food and needed expenses I probably spend $30 -40 a week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Just remember, not everything is worth your money! |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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