Florence, Italy: More than an experience of a lifetime! Past Review
By Hanna L (BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES., Illinois State University) for
Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about the culture and independent
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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* Overall educational experience
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The academic portion of the program was amazing, I really did learn a lot about the courses themselves and about the culture. |
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Around $250 tops, I was tryign to work with a budget |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Remember the euro to dollar exchange rate at all times |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | An art student I would say would beneift the most even though I am not. But some words of wisdom is to not worry about what is left at home for you to accomplish and do, but really live the moment. |
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