Studying abroad will be the BEST decision of your life! Past Review
By Catherine A (studio arts: glass, Illinois State University) for
Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence
European culture is amazing. I loved every moment in Italy. Being there makes me look at life a different way. I'm more understanding and willing to try anything now.
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. |
Really liked all my classes. Italian language was a bit difficult. Workload was just enough. Liked the small class sizes. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
My academic advisor was very helpful for educational and other questions I had about living in Italy. Really liked the program. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Apartment was great. Small but great. People just have to remember that when studying abroad they are going to another country and another way of life, so if you do not have everything you have in America, that is normal. Have to adjust a bit, but it's worth it! |
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| 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? | ACADEMIC FEES! spent over $700 in them! Traveling is more expensive than you think, going out to the bars and restaurants is more expensive than you think... |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | no previous college-level foreign language |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Didn't need to use Italian everyday, most people spoke English so it was difficult to practice everyday. |
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
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Study abroad! Do it! You will not regret it! |
