An unforgettable experience. Past Review
By A student (Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication., Utah Valley University) - abroad from 05/01/2012 to 06/01/2012 with
Utah Valley University: Traveling - Art History & Photography
I learned more about art than I have/ever will learn. I loved learning hands on and seeing the art as I was learning about it.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
My professor made this trip. He knew Italy like it was on the back of his hand. He understood what he was teaching and had a love for it. He truly made this experience amazing for all of us. |
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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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | write it all down. |
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 |
If you wanted, italian classes were available before the trip but it wasn't necessary. |
| 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? | None |
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? | That we would need alot of modest clothing. We didnt realize how many churches we were going to and a lot of us were not prepared. |
