Tourism Past Review
By A student (University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 05/15/2016 to 05/29/2016 with
University of Northern Iowa: Service Operations Management in Italy
I learned that I can only eat so much pasta before being sick of it. Americans loves their meat too much. People are nicer when they think you have money to spend.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Serena was lovely and cared for our needs |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
I can only take so much of pasta. But the meals that were included in the package was excellent. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
It was very similar to the culture of America. I didn't feel out of place. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Not applicable. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The course was educational but he excursions were what made the program worthwhile. |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 300+ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cook at the apartment as much as possible |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| 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? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | To budget more money for gift; to buy things only found in Italy. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
