La Vita e` Bella in Italia Past Review
By Gina M (Elementary Education, Illinois State University) for
Lorenzo de’ Medici – Tuscania
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
i honestly cannot describe it. it was simply amazing
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months | 
Review Your Program
| * Overall educational experience Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. | 
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| * Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program | the staff was amazing. they were there for anything you needed and were just always friendly | 
| * Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? | everything was fine. close to school. safe neighborhood | 
| * Food: | 
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| * Social & Cultural Integration: How integrated did you feel with the local culture? | the organized trip was nice | 
| * Health Care: How well were health issues addressed during the program? | 
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| * Safety: | 
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? | Yes 
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Finances
| * 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? | depended on the amount of groceries but you didnt need much | 
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | need money for buses and trains | 
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
| * Where did you live? Select all that apply | 
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| * Who did you live with? Select all that apply | 
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| * Who did you take classes with? Select all that apply | 
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | don't be afraid to branch out from the other americans and practice your italian with some locals. you'll meet some great people | 
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