Florence, Italy changed my life Past Review
By Jenna B (Fashion Merchandising, Indiana University of Pennsylvania) for
SAI Study Abroad: Florence - Florence University of the Arts (FUA)
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Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Florance University of the Arts |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I found my professor to be truly inspirational and helpful. I loved working with them and I feel that I learned more in my classes abroad than I do in some of my classes here at my home university. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I feel that they throw everything at you at once and do not help guide you through the problems. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my housing location and accommodations. I did not love my roommates but that is not your fault. |
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Campus food is not needed, make your own! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Florence has an epic nightlife and everyone should take part in it. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Very safe, be careful of your wallet and dont trust men. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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 |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | None |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I could have used more practice outside of the classroom with the language. Because Florence is such a tourist destination most people can and will speak English. |
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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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Be careful of men who approach you if you are a woman. You will gain a sense of independence and self reliance. |
