it was greatit was great Past Review
By Bill C (SUNY - College of Technology at Alfred (Alfred State University)) - abroad from 08/20/2012 to 12/08/2012 with
Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy
traveling everywhere
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. |
it was a great experience with good teachers |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
really on top of things and always help you |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
i had a new apartment it was great |
| * Food: |
the food is amazing here best in Italy |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
the people are very nice here |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
there is a hospital right in town and places to get what you need |
| * Safety: |
it is safe here no worries |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
i travel a lot so i spent alot of money |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 120 a week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | no just have fun here |
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 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? |
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
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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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? |
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? | Italian culture is great |
