AWESOME!! Past Review
By A student (University of Connecticut) - abroad from 05/21/2016 to 06/25/2016 with
SAI Study Abroad: Sorrento - Sant'Anna Institute (SA)
I learned how to be completely independent and to be culturally aware
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. |
The language class was great! The film class was also great! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were very helpful and eager to please. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It seemed like we had too many people for the apartment and we didn't get to choose roommates |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Everybody spoke english. I never had to use Italian. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I didn't have any big issues but I always felt like the staff was eager to help. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I had a great time! |
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? | $150 |
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? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Italian 1 |
| 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? | Try to speak Italian with the shop owners. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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 more of the language before I came here |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
