Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Humbling Past Review

By (Johnson & Wales University) - abroad from 06/02/2018 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 to not stress about the little things, to live in the moment, and enjoy my life for what it is rather than what I wish it was.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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

Being in Sorrento was amazing! Seeing a part of the world with this much beauty gave me a huge appreciation for our planet amd encourages me to take better care of it

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)

The costs in Italy are very different than America. The food stipends we received were not enough in my opinion. While $15 per meal seems like enough you have to add in the cover charge as well as the cost for water and bread that they add on in Italy.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? About $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Give yourself a budget each week but leave yourself some room if you spend more than expected

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? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? None
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?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Capri
  • Kayaking and Snorkeling
  • Touring the hotels
* What could be improved?
  • Food
  • Stipend money
  • Time management
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How much everything was going to cost me while here

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.