Pretty good. Past Review
By A student (Sarah Lawrence College) - abroad from 09/18/2012 to 12/18/2012 with
Sarah Lawrence in Florence
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, it was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about the Italian culture, although I did feel very alien to it.
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. |
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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? |
AMAZING! But sometimes, I would have rather lived with other students. |
* Food: |
AMAZING! |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I did not feel very integrated into the Italy youth culture. I found it extremely difficult to do so in Florence. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Very good. |
* Safety: |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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) |
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* Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
* Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 70 Euro |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make a day-to-day budget but leave room for more spending on week end trips. |
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 |
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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? | Beginner |
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | beginner |
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? | Speak to the locals and to your host families in the language, even if you are afraid to make mistakes. |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | To really become immersed in the Italian culture, you cannot necessarily depend on the program for guidance. Most of the work and exploration needs to be done independently. |
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