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By (Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 05/20/2015 to 05/31/2015 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Rome - The Italian Health System Maymester Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was very much worthwhile. I not only learned about the mechanics of the Italian healthcare system, but also about their culture.

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?

* 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

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? 120

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • There was a good amount of free time.
  • I enjoyed the tours of the hospitals.
* What could be improved?
  • The lecture that we had at the University should be done in the morning so that everyone is not so tired.
  • The tour of Rome should be moved to the second day instead of the first.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To bring tennis shoes when going to Rome, and to familiarize yourself with a map before leaving.

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!