Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A Plethora of Adventure Past Review

By (Political Science and Government., Illinois State University) for

Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was the best semester of my life

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was different than the American style, but was not hard to get used to.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

It was very organized and helpful

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Best food on the planet

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The night life and trips were great

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt safe the entire time

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? Keep track of your weekly spending and figure out before you leave how much you can afford to spend each week

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? 101
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

Speak it regularly, even amongst American friends

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

* 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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The food
* What could be improved?
  • More activities