Graceful trip to Italy Past Review
By Valentin Emmanuel (Indiana University - Bloomington) - abroad from 07/02/2018 to 07/20/2018 with
SAI Study Abroad: Sorrento - Sant'Anna Institute (SA)
Learned about Olive oil, wine, tourism, Italian culture. It was worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was an amazing trip. I got the opportunity to learn Italian culture and some products made in the country. Sorrento to be more specific. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Very satisfied! |
| * Food: |
Food was good. I think it should be included in the trip next time. It was not clear that we would not have it included. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The local culture was great. The people were very welcoming. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
n/a |
| * Safety: |
I felt pretty safe. People were everywhere out in the streets at any time. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Everything was great! |
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) |
It was not bad. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | over $500 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Buy food and cook at home and not eat out every single meal. |
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 |
We did not have to speak but the Italian speaking people greeted us in Italian language and used some words that we learned. Gelato instead of ice cream for example. |
| 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? | n/a |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | speak with Italian speaking people and listen to Italian music and look up what the words mean. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Italian people are nicer than what people think. |
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. |
