expensive,but really cool Past Review
By Bernardo D (Architecture., SUNY - College of Technology at Alfred (Alfred State University)) - abroad from 01/11/2013 to 05/13/2013 with
Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy
how europeans see americans. learn not just the italian, but the itlain culture. how green or energy efficient europeans are vs americans. i would say more things, but maybe i will not finish by today.
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. |
great faculty they are always happy to help you. However, i feel that some of the faculty might have preference with some of the students. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Italy is a great country to study architecture and of course the culture and language. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
the landlords are not supposed to walk into the houses when is rent At least thats the rule back home, but here on italy the landlords walk into the houses whenever they want i guess. however some of them are really helpful. |
| * Food: |
we need to pay for our own food and food could be expensive, but the food in italy is great. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
the locals from this place are very friendly. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
i never had a problem with it |
| * Safety: |
its a very safe place to stay. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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) |
europe is very expensive to leave. it was not very easy. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | try to buy food from the cheapest supermarkets, make dinner with friends, dont party too much. |
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 |
im happy to say that i can talk a basic italian conversation. |
| 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 101 |
| 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? | please talk with locals in itlain if you really wish to learn the language becuase in the house you might have a small america by living with your americans friends. also try to watch programs in italian. |
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 could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | save up for more money and live with a host family. |
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. |
