Take me Back!!1 Past Review
By Olivia B (Maketing, Clemson University) - abroad from 01/22/2014 to 05/16/2014 with
USAC Italy: Torino - International Business, Politics, Architecture, and Italian Studies
There are so many things you gain from studying abroad that I can't even list them all here. You need to go study abroad!! It's not just worthwhile its soo much more that there isn't even a word for it
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Some of the classes we not structured, but others had good hands on projects |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The staff on-site was amazing and very helpful and easy to talk to. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I shared a room but it was huge!! I lived with 4 other people but it was right next to school. |
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Italy has AMAZING FOOD!!!! You won't go hungry I promise |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
USAC is a non-profit, so studying abroad was cheaper for me!!! |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 30 eurs |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | none |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Take advantage of language partners!!! Go to the local open market and talk all in that language |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | What type of cloths to back and not to look at only one source on that info. Everyone had their own definition of hot and cold |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
