An amazing experience that I will never forget. Past Review
By Jessica K (Fine and Studio Arts., Trinity University) - abroad from 09/08/2014 to 12/19/2014 with
Studio Arts College International (SACI): Florence - SACI in Florence, Summer
To be more outgoing and to cook. Definitely worth while.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The people working at SACI were amazing and very helpful. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I became sick and went to SACI. They directed me to a doctor and I got medication for my flu. I recovered quickly through the medicine. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
About 100 a week depending on if I went shopping for things other than food. Groceries were pretty cheap if you bought the right things. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Wait to buy things. Make sure you really want it before buying it. Also don't let a vender talk you into buying something that you are not 100% in love with. You'll save money and use that money to buy things you really want. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
I did not take the Italian class offered but I learned the basics. |
| 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? | Level 3 advanced Spanish |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Take a class and practice everyday |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | To bring a small cabin sized suitcase for all the small cheap flights I took while traveling. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |
