Ferrara: a distant dream Past Review
By Arturo Simental (Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/01/2018 to 06/21/2019 with
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Ferrara
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a better understanding of Italian culture. I also greatly improved my Italian by speaking to my roommates and getting a taste of all the different regional dialects.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I really liked Ferrara because of its architectural history and culture. In addition, I was really able to improve my language ability. |
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? | 100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't eat out so often. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | ITAL 252 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Talk to your roommates and don't get discouraged from just saying 'hi' to classmates. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You can find you own apartment, going with the catalog isn't your only option. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Urban Planning |
| Course Department: | Architecture & Planning |
| Instructor: | Gianfranco Franz |
| Instruction Language: | Italian |
| Comments: | Very knowledgeable instructor who was always willing to help. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | No. |
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