best experience Past Review
By Kirsten Pautynsky (University of Tampa) - abroad from 01/10/2018 to 05/01/2019 with
SAI Study Abroad: Rome - John Cabot University (JCU)
i learned to be independent and to be more open. It was definitely worthwhile.
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
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
One of the best experience of my life. SAI mentors were very helpful during the entire process of applying and were also there to answer any questions or concerns I had while abroad. A lot of group activities to get to know other students abroad with you. 10/10 would recommend. |
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? | 30 euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | try not to eat out all the time and cook at home |
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? | 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? | i did not take any italian courses |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | take classes and practice with people who are fluent |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew how fast the months were going to pass by. I would have done more and traveled more |
