Great First Experience Abroad Past Review
By A student (Xavier University) - abroad from 03/10/2017 to 03/19/2017 with
Xavier University: Slow Food: We are What we Eat, Hosted by CEPA
So much! A greater understanding of culture and cultural differences between Italy and America. Appreciation of food and food systems. Beautiful scenery.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Hotels were not the best |
* Food: |
Everything was perfect except one restaurant |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
When I did not feel integrated, it was not the program's fault- people in my group were being tourist-y |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Great. I would love less travel and more exploration in a few places. |
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) |
Expensive, but worth it because I brought back gifts for family and friends. |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $250 |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Bring a water bottle so you don't have to pay for water at restaurants. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Bring motion-sickness medicine. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou 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! |