Italy: Interesting Past Review
By Heather M (Elementary Education, Stephen F. Austin State University) for
Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Traveling - Early Childhood Education, Italy
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
different perspective on the "outside world"
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I think our program worked well in another country and had a good balance of academics, free time, and tours. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
decent |
| * Food: |
good |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
all duomos |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
we were presented with safety tips |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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Finances
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* 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? | about 300 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | n/a |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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