Florence: Lots of money for lots of art. Past Review
By Kaitlin S (Art History, Hamline University) for
Studio Arts College International (SACI): Florence - SACI in Florence
I think I learned alot about myself and what really matters to me. I didnt get the cultural experience I was looking for since there were so many Americans there already. I wish I would have been more daring in my search for a program. I met amazing people and saw amazing things, but I think if money wouldnt have been such an issue I would have been able to do alot more.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The web site made me think it was a top of the line art school, however the facilities in general were just okay. I didnt have access to anything more then I would have had access to at Hamline. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The professor was more interested in getting the information we would need for a test told to us than she was interested in engaging us with what we were studying, even though it would have been very easy since we were on site with the art. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The apartment was very nice, and the location was great. |
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NO SALT :( But the access to fresh vegtables and fruit was awesome. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I made the some of the best friends of my life while I was there. Im still in contact with many of them. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Health and safety was very much a personal responsibility. The school did tell us where the English speaking pharmacies but did not do much besides that. |
| 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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Language
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | BRING MORE MONEY!!!!! Be sure Florence is the place you want to live and not just see. Other cities have a lot to offer as well. |
