An exhausting and confusing but amazing and worthwhile trip Past Review

By (University of Maryland - College Park) - abroad from 07/17/2018 to 08/01/2018 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
independence, self-reliance, maturity

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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?

The group's apartments were too spread out, little information was given in regards to caring for the apartment, and the apartment was not supplied with necessary items

* Food:

We were only fed breakfast and two dinners

* 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? No

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? $250 per week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? buy food from the grocery store, don't let people force you to eat at expensive restaurants when you can't afford it

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • freedom
  • site-seeing trips
* What could be improved?
  • Lectures
  • Site visits
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I could have changed my expectations so I wasn't disappointed about what we were actually going to study

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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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!