Florence, Italy allowed me to reflect my life and continue to pursue my goals. Past Review
By Adriana C (Chicano Studies/Public Policy, University of California - Riverside) for
University of California EAP (UCEAP): Florence - Summer Language & Culture
Independence and confidence
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I wish that more tutoring was available. The course was to fast and intense for the short time of period. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I liked it overall but they didn't show us how to interact with locals. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Cook for yourself much cheaper. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I loved going to Rome:) |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
it is pretty safe I never got anything stolen but girls can get harassed. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | everything is expensive. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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