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Italy: When can I go back? Past Review

By (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?
Yes! It was worth every penny, once in a life time.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Organized but transportation is Rome wasted valuable time.

* 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? $800
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Public restrooms cost money.

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?

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

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Be prepared to take in a lot. Italy is beautiful and the school systems were really interesting. It was almost too much to take in at once.