Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity January 04, 2022

By (University of Hartford) - abroad from 08/20/2021 to 11/20/2021 with

University of Georgia: Studies Abroad Program in Cortona, Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Spending a semester abroad with UGA Cortona opened my eyes to the wonders of international living. Living atop a hill overlooking a breathtaking view itself made the semester all the more magical.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Relatively hefty work load for the courses that kept us students busy. Not uncommon to see students studio spaces working on assignments.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Enza is an amazing resource to have.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Living in the studio spaces. The wonderful Angels washed sheets and cleaned the floors of our rooms for us.

* Food:

I have a life-threatening allergy to peanuts and tree nuts. There was some difficulty, but I always had support from the UGA Cortona admins As a person who avoids hard ice cream here in the States, I tragically had to pass on in (devastating,

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I did develop a sore throat. After informing Kris, she made arrangements and personally brought me to see a doctor in town.

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The location
  • The affordability
  • The excursions
* What could be improved?
  • Lessen class workload
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I underestimated how deeply I missed my siblings. About one month into the program, I felt. Fortunately, individual therapy sessions were provided, free of charge. My sessions gave me the space I needed to acknowledge & reflect upon my feelings, allowing me to better enjoy my time!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.