I would go back to Florence in a heartbeat! Past Review
By Janine L (Graphic Design and Arts Technology, Illinois State University) for
Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence
This study abroad experience has changed my life forever!
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
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload was a perfect amount and gave me enough time to experience the culture as well. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
My advisor kept me updated with many emails. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Gusta pizza is amazing!! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The trip to Pompeii, Sorrento and Capri that the school organized was amazing! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Florence is a very safe city. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Being of legal drinking age in my host country, I was unaware of how expensive bars and clubs can be. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Most people spoke English so it was hard to practice in the city. |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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