I fell in love with europe Past Review

By (Business admin, Illinois State University) for

Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes I grew up

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The work load was not bad,the classes were very interesting. Much more hands on learning in Italy than america

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Wish there were more foreign students

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

N/a

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Loved my program planned field trips

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Never walk alone

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Set a budget and stick to it

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? none
Language acquisition improvement?

I enjoyed taking the foreign language because it helped to communicate better in Italy

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Travel
  • Wonderful teachers
  • Hands on learning
* What could be improved?
  • The library
  • Safety procedure