Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Travel around Europe in two months speed edition August 26, 2025

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 06/01/2025 to 08/09/2025 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to travel independently and feed myself and I just grew as a person. I learned that i am capable and I can do hard things. SO worthwhile

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

All of the classes I took were just amazing and informative. I could have stayed in those classes for years without getting bored. It wasn't so intense but it had enough to keep you wanting more

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

My shared apartment was cute and very well located

* Food:

I mean the food in Italy is out of this world

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

The train to Sorrento from Naples exploded while I was on it so I would just keep that in mind

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I had the best time and would love to do it again and see different things.

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? At least 100 dollars
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Dont eat out every day instead go to grocery store and cook for yourself.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

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?

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  • Americans
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?
  • The classes and professor
  • The city it was in
  • The housing
* What could be improved?
  • More bonding for students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew that the first week would be hard but then it would get so much better

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!