Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The amazing experience of Sorrento Past Review

By (Johnson & Wales University) - abroad from 06/03/2018 to 06/29/2018 with

JWU: Summer on the Italian Coast: Hospitality Operations Management

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about a new culture, the history of Italy and I got the chance to learn a new language. It was definitely worthwhile and I'd do it again if I could.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $30
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Personally, I always budget my money. So maybe keep 50 euros in your wallet and lock any other cash that you have in your suitcase to not touch it. Don't buy much souvenirs until the end, so you can spend your money on the necessities.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Field trips
  • food
  • Language class
* What could be improved?
  • A better hotel
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew about the siesta hours, I'm not used to that in any other country that I've visited.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!