La lingua italiana è bella! Past Review
By Kaitlyn B (Foreign Language , University of Memphis) for
University of Bologna: Bologna - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It was extremely valuable in helping me become more fluent in one of my languages of study. I love Europe and have every intention of living over there as soon as I can.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I was there to study the Italian Language. We primarily did all of our work in the classroom, however, we were obligated to go on tours throughout the city of Bologna and in Venezia. We took one exam at on the last day of class to determine how we did, which was only graded as pass or fail. Being constantly surrouned by the Italian language, we all improved our comprehension and speaking skills tremendously. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I have absolutely no complaints. |
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
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| 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? |
I was there for an intesive language course, most people spoke English except for two students from Spain. We would practice Italian with the teachers at the university and with our tour guides. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
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? | Italy has great shopping, spend wisely! |
