I Love Italy Past Review
By heather o (PSYCHOLOGY., Illinois State University) for
Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence
Definitely worthwhile.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I didn't have any acadmic problems while there, but the staff was willing to help you with just about any type of problem you would have. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Pretty much had everything we needed in the apartment, nice neighbors and safe neighborhood. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I loved almost all of the field trips we went on. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Be careful when you go to clubs at night and be aware of your surroundings. |
| 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? | Each week i would spend about 30 euros on food and personal expenses varied. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Always ask which restaurants have table taxes, some of the fees certain restaurants will charge can really add up. |
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 |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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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? | If you love the culture and want to see the many sites of Rome, this program is perfect for you. |
