You can leave Italy, but Italy never leaves you! Past Review
By Jordan M (HISTORY., Texas Christian University) for
Texas Christian University (TCU): Rome - FTDM Italian Cinema, Summer Program
It was an amazing experience, not only am I 100% more proficient in Italian but I have such a better understanding of everything Italian. I learned how to be self reliant and to put into practice everything that I have learned. This study abroad experience has definitley made me rethink what my future goals are now. I now think I may try and find a work study program in Italy and live there after graduating.
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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. |
I greatly enjoyed the study in Italy program be ause we didn't spend our time in the classroom we went out into the city and interacted with the people using our language skills in a hands on environment. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Our program directors were very knowledgeable and professional, and were always willing to help in any situation |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Me and my companions were able to travel throughout Italy, we went to Milan, Florence, Rome, Pisa, Cinque Terre, and many other places, it was amazing to see all the history and meet so many amazing people |
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* Health Care:
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The city of Genoa was very safe, I had no problems walking back home at night |
| 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
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
We practiced Italian with the citizens of Genoa as we went into the city on daily excursions |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Just have an open mind and be ready for some frustration, because I know for a fact not everything is going to go as planned! But just enjoy every moment yo have and don't sit in your room but go and explore and experience everything there is to see! |
