Eating and Traveling My Way Through the History and Culture of Venice Past Review

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Towson University: Venice - History of Venice from the Maritime Republic to the Modern Day, Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My study abroad experience opened my eyes to a whole new kind of lifestyle, where people took the time to enjoy life and the company of others.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Especially if you're studying abroad in a country where the dollar doesn't go very far, try to be frugal when you can (i.e. eating/cooking in some days, rather then eating out at a restaurant every night).

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans