Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A Great Summer Past Review

By (University of Cincinnati) - abroad from 07/02/2012 to 08/03/2012 with

Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I've gained the experience of living on my own in a forgien country and I experienced a whole new culture. Yes.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

There was always some one I could reach if there was a problem.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I loved my host family. It was a perfect fit.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Around 100 Euros
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Pack your lunch

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

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? Second year in Latin
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? Make sure you try to speak to your host family in Italian

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • My Host Family
  • The People I Met
  • The Places I Could Visit
* What could be improved?
  • Better Internet Access
  • Maybe have a list of places to go near here.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I would've gone to the supermarket more often instead of eating so much pizza.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Italian 101
Course Department: Study Abroad
Instructor: Nunzia
Instruction Language: Italian
Comments: It was challenging and Nunzia made it fun. She was involved constantly in class and made learning easier.
Credit Transfer Issues: