Cortona, forever in my heart Past Review
By Bridget M (printmaking, University of Hartford) for
University of Georgia: Studies Abroad Program in Cortona, Italy
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes of course! I've never been out of the country before and this experience makes me want to travel all over the world!
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This was a great program. I would love to do it all over again and recommend the program out to everyone. |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | i spent like 2000 euros |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I really wanted to travel throughout Europe within the program. Money really held me back from doing that. I wish I brought enough money to be able to travel. |
Language
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