Study Abroad at SACI Past Review
By Aleeah N (Art History, Criticism and Conservation., Bowling Green State University) for
Studio Arts College International (SACI): Florence - SACI in Florence, Summer
I gained a more exploratory mind. I am more culturally aware and open to learning about other areas and topics in the world. I am now planning on going to graduate school abroad as well. I just got accepted into a large university in Holland, to pursue a masters degree in art history.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I felt the right amount of workload was on the students. The educational system was easy to understand and abide by. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The exposure to the culture by making trip out to other cities and towns on the weekends was wonderful! All my expectations were met. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The apartment myself and a few other students lived in was great! Very large and spacious and private. The neighborhood was nice, and little bit of a walk, but good for exercise! Almost everything was provided for us, we just bought a little here and there. |
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Italian food is amazing! Very fresh and homemade! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The field trips were great! Best way to learn about art and art history. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I never felt unsafe. I did not have any health issues while there. |
| 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) |
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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | This is an amazing program! If you love art, art history, travel and culture this is the program for you! You have to explore and be open-minded to difference in culture. It is a once in a life time experience and one that is definately worth it! |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Renaissance Art History |
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| Instructor: | Helen Watterson |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Awesome! Very informational and on site learning through travel was a great way to absorb the information! |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | None. |
