Horizon expanding February 24, 2022
By Samuel S (Art, University of Hartford) - abroad from 08/27/2022 to 11/20/2022 with
University of Georgia: Studies Abroad Program in Cortona, Italy
Tons of art, exploring, and cultural skills. Adaptability and understanding.
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. |
Very great program, intense, but rewarding |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Kris, Mark, the angels, Antonio, Sara were all blessings |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Probably the coolest place I have ever lived in my entire life, and very comfortable and awesome |
| * Food: |
Best I’ve ever eaten in my life, from Antonio’s food to the molesinis sandwiches |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Very inter grated, they were unbelievably welcoming |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Good, I got care easily multiple times |
| * Safety: |
Very safe unless you are scared of wild boar |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Best art in the world, best dorm in the world, best teachers, director, and town. It’s a no brainer. |
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) |
Spent a good amount of money, but never exceeded an absurd amount. Went with 5000 dollars, left with 2,500 about |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About 100-150 euro |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Work your ass off before you go and spend money on things you know you’ll eat or use |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
Pretty encouraging, but not demanding. Would’ve liked to learn more Italian |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Duo lingo level 2 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Get a tutor |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Italian |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
