Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

AMAZING Past Review

By (Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 05/12/2018 to 06/03/2018 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Rome, Florence and Venice - Psychology in Italy, Maymester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about myself, other cultures, other people, and learned so much of the world.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Most amazing trip ever. Dr. Ludorf was a great professor and tour guide of Italy and Greece. I learned so many things from him.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Professor Ludorf did everything

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

First time staying at Air BNB and it was great.

* Food:

Food was amazing

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Amazing

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I didn't need healthcare

* Safety:

Never felt unsafe

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Best experience of a lifetime. I have no regrets and would go again in given the chance

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)

Very easy

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 150 euros max
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy food with friends. Always split food at restaurants or grocery store. BUY the souvenirs.

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

Our professor encouraged us to learn to the language and speak people in Italian

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
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? Completed 5-10 stars on Duolingo
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 duolingo

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* 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
  • Culture
  • Experience
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Pack a heavier jacket. When it rained, it got really cold

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.