do it Past Review
By David K (Music/ Biology, SUNY - College at Geneseo) for
SUNY Geneseo: Verona - Opera Viva, Italy
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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. |
It was a lot of performing which made the experience enjoyable but at times it was very frustrating. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The location was the best part of the program. The expense of the program was a burden and at times I was hoping to progress more than I thought I did. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
It was Italy... the food was amazing! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I backpacked after the program which was the best part of the experience. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
it was safe |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Everything is more expensive so bring lots of money especially if you travel. |
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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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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