Life Changing! Past Review
By Catherine M (Apparel and Textiles, Oklahoma State University - Stillwater) - abroad from 01/11/2015 to 05/08/2015 with
SAI Study Abroad: Milan - Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA) Fashion & Design
I was so nervous to go abroad but it was the best deicision I ever made. I can honestly say, living in another country changes the way you see the world. It sounds cheesy but its true! I learned to respect people for their differences and take advantage of all the opportunities that come my way! When you rely on the tools and people you have in front of you, you grow and mature in ways unimaginable.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
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The professors were incredible! They made sure we were actively engaged in the fashion industry! The class was based on projects rather than tests, like creating our own fashion photo shoot with models and a professional photographer! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
The pharmacies are able to prescribe medications unlike here in the states! If you have any health problems I would go here first before going to a doctor! |
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I never felt unsafe in Milan. Travel with someone if you are going out at night, but that is no different in every country! |
| 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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| 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? | Buy groceries from the local store and stop by farmers markets to get inexpensive produce! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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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? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Spanish 4; No Italian |
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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? | No matter how hard you try, Italians will know you are an exchange student! Accept it and Enjoy! |
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
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Styling 1 |
| Course Department: | Styling |
| Instructor: | Alessia Covri |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | This was such an amazing class! If you are interested in styling, take this course! Alessia gives you hands on projects like creating your own photo shoots with a professional photographer. It was so cool to see your ideas come to life in a professional way. You can use your ending photos for your portfolio to show to future employers as well! |
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