Orvieto, Itlay: The place to be that no one has heard of Past Review
By Mitchell W (Landscape Architecture., Kansas State University) for
Kansas State University (KSU): Traveling - College of Architecture, Planning and Design Study Abroad
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes for the architecture and understanding of a new culture that I had never experienced before. It opened my eyes and it was well worth the money and time spent preparing.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | none |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | level 100 italian |
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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