Sorrento is great, the school is good Past Review
By A student (Broadcast Journalism., Colorado State University) - abroad from 01/14/2013 to 05/10/2013 with
SAI Study Abroad: Sorrento - Sant'Anna Institute (SA)
I really enjoyed living in Italy and feel like I have gained a greater cultural understanding.
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. |
Easy, fun classes, not strenuous |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
people were friendly, but communication was difficult at times with professors |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
apartment was nice, roommates random |
| * Food: |
Best I've ever had, go to dolce and gelato and il leone rosso |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
People have a staring problem, don't take it personally, thats just the way they are. Otherwise if you get to know them they are friendly |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Never had a problem |
| * Safety: |
Men are kind of like dogs here, but they are harmless and just trying to get your attention |
| 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) |
The town is a little expensive, but if you know how to spend your money wisely its not bad |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | no idea |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | don't be stupid with your money, but still have fun |
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 |
learned italian and tried to use it when I could |
| 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? | none |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | don't be afraid, they'll help you |
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
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew not to hold back and be scared, but to take a leap of faith and just do things. |
