life changing Past Review
By Kieran P (Arts Technology, Illinois State University) for
Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
yes, I'm glad I studyed abroad
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
good experience, great teachers easy system |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
everything was straight forward. easy to use the support services |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
nothing to buy, it was safe |
| * Food: |
bought and cooked our own food |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
tuscan trip, amalfi coast |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
safe city, felt safe walking around |
| 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? | 1000s |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | budget well |
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? | sophomore |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
fiends and locals |
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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* 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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | be more prepared for the money you will spend |
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