Cross-Cultural Capstone in Italy Past Review
By Alicia H (LYHS/Sociology/Earth Science, University of Northern Iowa) for
University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Cross-Cultural Capstone in Italy
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I had a chance to see what it was like being in a country where you do not know the language and having to adjust to the culture of others.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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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 |
The teacher did not really take us on very many educational trips and acted like she was just on vacation. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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Food was a little too expensive and not as much included as i was told it would be. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Be prepared to be your own tour guide and save lots of money ahead of time. |
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