Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Florence a multicultural experience Past Review

By (Art History, Criticism and Conservation., Barnard College) for

New York University: Florence - NYU in Florence

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
yes

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: n/a
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

n/a

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The classes were not difficult, but most were interesting.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

n/a

* Food:

n/a

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

n/a

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

n/a

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? a lot
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? don't eat out too much

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? intensive intermediate italian
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

I spoke mostly in class and throughout the country.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? choose your classes wisely and don't be afraid to change them if you don't like them.