Florence: Amazing City; Program in Need of Change Past Review
By Caleb M (Political Science, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota) for
SAI Study Abroad: Florence - Florence University of the Arts (FUA)
I liked the experience but not the program. Would for sure choose Florence again but not S.A.I.
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. |
It was not challenging at all and the teachers were not available very often. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Admins were great! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I hated my apartment; I had a terrible landlord and there was absolutely no privacy, it was completely open. Also, I would have liked a less modern apartment and more traditionally decorated one. |
| * Food: |
Gonzo food was alright but very overpriced and not flexible. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The trips were great! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Good overall. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I learned most of my language from my day-to-day encounters. My teacher taught me almost nothing. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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