Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best 2 weeks of my life! Past Review

By (Berea College) - abroad from 12/26/2016 to 01/06/2017 with

KIIS: Italy - Experience Italy, Winter Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about Italian culture and got to finally see all of the artwork and historical sites I've learned about for so long! I wish I could take everyone I know on this trip!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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?

Accommodations were nice and spacious! Greater than what I was expecting!

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I learned a lot about the culture, but since we were in mostly tourist areas, it was hard to get completely integrated.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I always felt safe. I think the staff that went with us made it seem like we would be destined to be pick pocketed or mugged and I never once felt unsafe.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I had a wonderful time in Italy! I learned a lot and made great memories!

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? $300
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? If you want to save money, pack snacks in your luggage to eat for lunch instead of going out to eat each day. Breakfast is provided by the hotel and everyone goes out for dinner.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • Free time in the evenings
  • Exploring the cities
* What could be improved?
  • Following an agenda for the day
  • Having classes not in the lobby everyday
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Bathrooms are few and far in between!

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.