Sorrento was cool Past Review
By John G (Plymouth State University) - abroad from 01/23/2016 to 05/14/2016 with
SAI Study Abroad: Sorrento - Sant'Anna Institute (SA)
Leanred to be independent and communite more frequently. was worth it and would do it again
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
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Had some issues with a teacher at first. but they fixed it and got a new teacher but then we had to learn a semester of material in 4 weeks |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
DId not do well with fixing apartments and discussing problems with students |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
took a long time to get things fixed in apartment or it never happened. Commented on black mold the first week and it never got fixed. ALso did not have an oven and had to rely on neighbors to have apartment unlocked. Had to do the same with washer. If their apartment was locked we could not do laundry. |
| * Food: |
Italian food was great |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Sorrento is a great town and a great place to live. Living situations can be moderate at time. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Sorrento is a very safe town |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
I would go to a bigger school. Sorrento was a great location. They were growing too fast for their staffing and it made it difficult at times to meet with faculty |
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? | $200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Budget it from the beginning. Keep track of expenses week by week and create a budget month by month |
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? | high school |
| 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? | practice before you come |
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? | How to live alone and be an independent person and work with people from a different country |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
