Cancel my return flight, I'm never leaving Sorrento! Sorry Mom & Dad. Past Review
By Alexie Badura (Johnson & Wales University) - abroad from 06/03/2018 to 06/29/2018 with
JWU: Summer on the Italian Coast: Hospitality Operations Management
I learned a lot about myself, I gained a ton of new friends Italians and Americans, I learned a new language and culture, and I got to see some of the prettiest sights in the world.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The wifi was horrible, and when that is how you are trying to stay in contact with family, do homework and other things; it is very difficult. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Sorrento is overall a safe city. But like any city there are your creepy people so you just have to stay alert. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I wish I could spend more time here to see all the sights of Southern Italy. One month is not enough time. |
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? | $150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Bring as much money as possible because you don't have to spend it all but it is good to have it. Always buy the big waters it is cheaper. Go to the supermarket for snacks and food, but go to the fruit stands for fruit and veggies because its cheaper. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| 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? | 3 years of French |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | immerse yourself in the culture, that is the best way to practice. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | More background history of Italy. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |
