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An amazing experience! Past Review

By (Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 05/15/2017 to 06/02/2017 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Art and History in Florence

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a sense of culture I never had before. I learned more about art history and the Italian language. I learned how to travel and what smart decisions to make when traveling abroad.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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?

I absolutely loved the hotel we stayed in. Our host was phenomenal and I would recommend staying there any time!

* Food:

* 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? Yes

I loved everything about this trip. The class was great, the professors were great, the living arrangements were great, and the entire experience was outstanding.

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? About 150 euro
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Plan to bring more money than you originally think. Also, research where to exchange money for better rates.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The art
  • The food
  • Living arrangement
* What could be improved?
  • Better planning
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Exchange money before you go - don't rely on exchanging there because the rates are insane.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.