Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

best semester of my life Past Review

By (Economics And Finance, Bentley University) - abroad from 08/23/2012 to 12/15/2012 with

Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
very worthwhile, helped me grow up

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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?

I don't think they should be able to make you do a homestay.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

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? don't waste money

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Honors Spanish 4 in high school
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? try to do it as much as you can

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • i love italy
* What could be improved?
  • don't make kids do homestay
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? don't skip things for money reasons.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

1960s global counter cultural movement
Course Department: history
Instructor: gidari
Instruction Language: english
Comments: good class
Credit Transfer Issues: i don't think so
Course Name/Rating:

elementary italian 1 and 2
Course Department: language
Instructor: lazzerini
Instruction Language: italian
Comments: good class
Credit Transfer Issues: i don't think so
Course Name/Rating:

italian cinema and society
Course Department: cinema
Instructor: vitella
Instruction Language: english
Comments: i liked this class a lot
Credit Transfer Issues: i don't think so
Course Name/Rating:

wine business and marketing
Course Department: business
Instructor: parenti
Instruction Language: english
Comments: good class
Credit Transfer Issues: i don't think so