Studying Italian in Sorrento Past Review
By Stephanie K (fashion merchandising, University of Delaware) for
Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy
Yes, this study abroad experience was extremely worthwhile. My Italian improved and I also felt like I got a good grasp on how daily life is in Italy.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
2 hour classes, light work load, only Italian spoken in class |
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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? |
stayed with Italian host family who served us dinner every night |
| * Food: |
excellent food served for dinner |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Sorrento is a nice size town with a decent amount of things to do. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Sorrento is a very safe city. Locals are always out at night and the streets are well-lite. |
| 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) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
had to speak Italian in class and in daily life, especially with host family |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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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