Florence was the best semester! Past Review
By Kendall C (Mass Media and Art, Illinois State University) for
Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence
I learned a lot abroad and will never be able to look at the world the same but in a great way!
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. |
There is a lot of work. You are still in school, even if it doesnt feel that way. Most courses are based off midterms and finals with a few papers or one big one at the end. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Most housing that my friends had was great. My apartment was a joke everything broke or was broken and we had no living space. I should hve complained but didnt know I could till I felt it was to late. On the up side the location was great but really there are few places that have bad locations. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
It was extremely safe! |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I spent A LOT!! so save up! but it was so worth it. I traveled as much as I could. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | If the Euro is at a good rate take out a lot. |
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? | o |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Yes and no, a lot of people spoke english but you should try and learn Italian. |
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? | EVERYONE! Florence has it all and it is such a great city to study in. |
