Italy, a dream come true. =D Past Review
By Maura C (Liberal Arts, SUNY - College of Technology at Alfred (Alfred State University)) for
Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy
I was able to gain understandings of how people and lifestyles from other countries work. How they celebrate and interact with each other and foreigners. It was a splendid time and I will do it all over again if given the opportunity. It has changed my view on the world and I now would love to have a job where I can go back to Europe and travel internationally to relate and meet others from countries throughout the world.
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was a very nice experience, I felt like it was a very good education experience. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It was a very safe area and the school provided nice apartments throughout the city. :) |
| * Food: |
BEST FOOD EVER! I miss it very much. Buffalito is an excellent restaurant, and the gelato is amazing. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Some of the nicest people lived there. The Valentines day and Easter processions were amazing to watch. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Very safe. |
| 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 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I was given one on one time twice a week with a Sorrento Lingue Italian teacher where I was given a second course in Italian, my first being in America but with a video chat to the school. I would use Italian everyday with locals and shop owners and learning Italian there helped me a lot. |
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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | If you have a chance to go to Italy take it. You can travel all over Europe and see things you may never get to see again. If you know whats good for you, you willllllll go!!! Its worth the money and the food and the travelling:) |
