The best choice I made because I have made forever friends on this trip. Past Review
By A student (Johnson & Wales University) - abroad from 06/04/2016 to 07/01/2016 with
SAI Study Abroad: Sorrento - Sant'Anna Institute (SA)
It was worthwhile.
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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 teachers in Sant' Anna Institute were great with teaching us a new language. They made it fun and inviting to learn about a new culture. They were very helpful and patient with each student. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everyone who helped us in on-site administration was amazing. They are friendly and they were a be part in making my Study Abroad experience educational, enjoyable and fun. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The places we were living were good, however wifi was a major issue when it came to sending in homework to the teachers. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
It was very safe for the students because everyone in town was friendly and helpful. It was safe during the day and at night. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
What made this program work was the amazing staff at our sister school, Sant'Anna Institute and the professors that came with us on the school trip. |
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? | $150.00 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | yes, if you are working and know that you want to take part in study abroad make sure you try to save 200 dollars each pay check for a year. This money that you save will help you throughout the whole program visit. |
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 |
Learning the italian language helped me to love and understand the language better. When learning the new language it was helpful to live around the town and it made you want to speak and interact with the locals. Learning the language from which you are living in, makes you more invested in the culture and the people. |
| 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? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Two years of spanish in High School and one year of spanish in College. |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | when you are learning the language in the town you are living in, go around town an practice specking the new language with the local people. |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
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? | To bring two pairs of sneakers. |
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. |
