Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

breathtaking scenery is incredible June 10, 2022

By (Field experience, Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 05/12/2022 to 05/23/2022 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Exploring Italy: An Architectural, Design, Interiors and Fashion Study Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was very worthwhile. I gained a lot of cultural aspects as well as the history and architecture of the buildings

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was an amazing experiance and i was so glad to be able to go on the trip

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* 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 would like to spend more time in the places that were short and skip out on a place altogether so that there is more to see

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? 125
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? keep money in different areas of your bags and clothes so you always have backups in case you run out

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

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? basic
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? use language apps to better hone your speaking skills

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
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?
  • Food
  • colosseum
  • Churches and Basilicas
* What could be improved?
  • where we stayed
  • probably less bus rides
  • less walking
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How beautiful everything is

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!