Microcosmic american school in medieval touristic delicious Florence Past Review
By A student (Sarah Lawrence College) - abroad from 09/10/2013 to 12/20/2013 with
Sarah Lawrence in Florence
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about how I identify as an American. It was a great exercise in social learning-- within the group of american students and with Italians. Too much and too nuanced maybe to summarize here, but definitely worthwhile. I think everyone's experience is so personal. I know that most people i talked to were having their own realizations and developments.
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
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 75 |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | withdraw cash in large amounts and use only cash -- keep most of it at home and carry only what you need. Avoid touristy areas. |
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? | I had not taken any Italian prior to departure |
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? | don't be shy. People generally are very patient. |
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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A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I don't think there is any way of really knowing what I know now without having experienced it. I felt completely prepared by Sarah Lawrence, and all the things left to know were made clear in time. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
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