An American in Torino Past Review
By Sarah C (Public Relations, University of South Carolina - Columbia) for
USAC Italy: Torino - International Business, Politics, Architecture, and Italian Studies
Living there was and will always be one of the best experiences of my life. I will always have a special place in my heart for Torino.I gained a real sense of self and Independence.I would go again in a heart beat.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I loved my courses. The classes were a bit long compared to American Universities, but they only met once a week. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I loved the USAC Staff. They were friendly and accessible. They tried to get to know the students on an individual basis. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Our apartment was small, and our landlord didn't speak English. He was a sweet man though. Our neighbors were some USAC students but mostly Italians. |
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The food in Torino is great! A lot of variety and the appertivo is amazing almost anywhere |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I met a lot of great students from across the US. There were also a lot of erasmus students at SAA, which allowed us to interact with students from all over Europe. |
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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) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
At least one language course was required. It was very helpful for us getting assimilated into the culture. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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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? | GO! Explore and learn to love Torino.It is a great city, though a bit chilly at times. Sit in Piazza San Carlo and eat gelato. Soak in the city and learn to live an authentic Italian life. |
