This changed my life. Best experience ever! Past Review
By Erin R (N/A, Illinois State University) for
Lorenzo de’ Medici – Two Italies (Florence and Tuscania)
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
So much. I am very cultured.
Personal Information
If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | No, I did not. |
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Work load was moderate. NOt too hard. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were great. Very nice people. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Dirty, dirty, dirty. We had mold. |
* Food: |
Great. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* 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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Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | You are going to spend a lot of money. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Public Relations |
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Language acquisition improvement? |
Locals, and classmates. |
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?
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* Who did you live with?
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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? | Learn about the culture before going abroad. |
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