This was the best and most exciting experience of my life. Past Review
By A student (Illinois State University) - abroad from 05/28/2012 to 06/23/2012 with
Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a whole knew outlook on myself and many new friendships that I think will last a very long time. It was definitely worthwhile. I had the most amazing time and I want to go back to Italy.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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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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* Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
* Was food included in your program cost? | No |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $200 ? |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | find a cheap grocery store /market, and look online for cheaper restuarants |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That i was going to live with 8 girls instead of 4. |
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