Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A fun experience filled with once in a life time experiences Past Review

By (International Relations, Indiana University - Bloomington) - abroad from 06/26/2015 to 08/09/2015 with

University of South Florida: Florence - Florence University of the Arts

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about myself and the culture I was immersed in. I had taken numerous Italian classes prior to going so I got the opportunity to really use and perfect my language skills. it was an eye opening and worthwhile experience.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* 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? No

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The classes
  • The culture
  • The food
* What could be improved?
  • The living accomodatins
  • The health care accomodations
  • The attentiveness of program workers
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew more about the living situations we were to be housed in. We had a very bad location right above a bar and on a busy street, which made sleeping difficult.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You 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!