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The Southern Italy Capstone was the most amazing trip/class that I have EVER taken! Past Review

By (Elementary Education, University of Northern Iowa) for

University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in Southern Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This was such a worthhile experience; I didn't want to go back! My professor was great and so was my group. I wouldn't change a thing!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

This was such a great class! Not only was I able to learn about a different culture, but I was able to experience it first hand. This was an amazing trip and class. My professor was great and I learned so much. There is no way that I would have been able to learn and experience the things that I experienced in a classroom.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

This program was really great! I have no complaints. My professor was great and I saw all of the things that I wanted to see and more!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived with the other students from UNI that were participating in the progam.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* 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

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Don't be afraid to sign up for an abroad experience without your friends. I met so man new people by going by myself and I think that it made the trip so much more enjoyable.