Best last semester of my college career! Past Review
By A student (Studio Arts, Illinois State University) - abroad from 09/03/2012 to 12/14/2012 with
Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Italian culture, food and being independent!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The school work wasn't too bad. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were on top of everything, I loved my advisor! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my apartment! |
| * Food: |
The food was great! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Everywhere! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Not too bad, didn't hear much about violence |
| 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) |
5 |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I spent about 20 euro a week on food |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | save before going abroad, and save while you're abroad (don't spend too much on clothes and shoes) traveling and seeing parts of Europe is worth more than the things you'll buy) |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
I hardly learn Italian, everyone spoke English. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | none |
| 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 practice Italian with your classmates, roommates, or friends. |
Other Program Information
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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? | 10+ |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I saved up more money. |
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