Rome: an amazing and very unique experience Past Review
By Katelyn M (Undecided, Illinois State University) for
Lorenzo de' Medici – Florence
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
yes, i learned about a different culture that I didnt know much about.
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. |
very good! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Its strengths are that it had small classes, so a lot of one on one time. Its weeknesses I cant think of any |
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
all of the main attractions must go see |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
It was very good. they even had a u.s. embassy man come and warn us about how to stay 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? | 75 euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | make sure you bring enough and dont spend it all right away |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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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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* 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? | a student who is focused on school work and still willing to go out and have fun |
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