Each second mean't the world! Past Review

By stephanie.marie.3705 (Communication and Media Studies., Minnesota State University, Mankato) - abroad from 08/17/2013 to 12/08/2013 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

I have gained so much my time abroad, I have grown into such a mature young adult and couldn't have done it without my amazing Internship as a Wedding Planner at Sorrento Sunland! I would recommend doing an internship for any student looking to gain an advantage for their futures! They are now family to me and have been here for me at any moment I needed help or support! They will always be apart of my life and I am so thankful for every second I have had in Italy!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program?	6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?
* 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:	Sorrento is by far the safest town in Italy! Such a good thing!
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)
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week?	Around 200 euro
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants?	Save up, save up, save up!

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?	Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure?	Spanish
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?	Let yourself into the new language, open your mind, and let it happen!

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	Apartment
* Who did you live with? Select all that apply	Americans
* 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?	10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?	Internship Language/Culture FOOD
* What could be improved?	School Assistance Orgainization More students in program
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program?	The one thing I wish I knew prior to coming here to Sorrento would probably be that there was only going to be able to be 7 students enrolled in the program this semester. I would have liked to network with many other students from all across America, or the World!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.	The Academic or Linguist You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:	Volcanology
Course Department:
Instructor:	Giovanni Forte
Instruction Language:	Italian/English
Comments:	This was such a great course for me to take abroad! I learned very much and had an amazing instructor who was always there to help me if I was struggling and made sure I knew all the information at a pace perfect for me! Hands down great course!
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Course Name/Rating:	Territory and Entrepreneurship
Course Department:	Marketing
Instructor:	Marco Marino
Instruction Language:	Italian/English
Comments:	Such an interesting course! I learned all about the Italian Economy and the ways in which it is built! Great teacher as well!
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Course Name/Rating:
Course Department:
Instructor:	Nunzia
Instruction Language:	Italian/English
Comments:	This was indeed the class I learned the most from! Such a patient, amazing teacher, Nunzia offered us such a great look into the Italian language and now I would consider myself a part of this cultural language! Thank you!
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