i didn't know any Italian before i went, and that was OK Past Review
By Joyce C (Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services., SUNY - Binghamton) for
Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence
my study abroad experience was fun and worthwhile i would do it again if i could i enjoyed the classes that i took there and the trips and experiences that came with it
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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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? |
hostel <br /><br /> it was okay. hostel was clean and people friendly. didnt get housing arrangement i signed up for and internet was not easily accessible all the time but overall not bad |
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decent not a lot of choice |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
florence has good social and non academic interactions |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
no real student health issues, some signs promoting awareness of swine flu. pretty safe throughout program. |
| 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? | the cost of eating was higher than anticipated given the option of having a kitchen and cooking, take it |
Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
i didnt know any italian before i went i learned basic grammar and vocabulary in class |
Other Program Information
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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? | choose your living situation wisely |
