Sacred Spaces: Fun, Enlightening, Enriching Past Review
By Liz M (Secondary Math Education, University of Northern Iowa) for
University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - Sacred Space Honors Capstone in Italy
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about religion and different cultures, I expanded my experiences. I am much more willing now to try new things. I definitely plan to go back to some of the places we visited now.
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| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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This program was extremely interesting and well planned, with just the right amount of students. We did a good amount of activities but didn't overdo it--we always had enough time to relax and sleep. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I would recommend that most students go, unless they are anti-Catholic or would get sick of going to churches. All of the churches are different though, and that is definitely not all we do. I would suggest looking into the history of St. Francis and the places he went in his life because the trip goes to many places he went, and also to attend a Catholic Mass in english before leaving if you are not Catholic to familiarize yourself with some of the traditions |
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