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Tour of Europe Inspired Me!
AIFS: Traveling - European Art and Architecture
Program Information
If you can’t decide on one location to study in this summer, maybe you’d like to go to six or seven? European Art and Architecture examines the artistic treasures of London, Amsterdam, Paris, Lucerne, Venice, Florence and Rome.
4-week comprehensive survey of western European culture emphasizing art and arch... More
| Provider: | AIFS |
| Location(s): | Traveling, Multi-Region |
| Year Founded: | 1964 |
| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
Lauren H. (Elementary Education, University of Michigan - Flint) on October 01, 2011
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2011-06-19 |
| * End Date: | 2011-07-17 |
| 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. |
Similar expectations, the workload was the perfect mix of lectures and field experiences. I actually studied the cities I visited! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very helpful and friendly staff. When I got off the plane, AIFS was there to support. Great mix of free time and structured activities! |
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Word of advice; experience the culture! The food in Europe will change you palate forever! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Seeing all of the major sites in each city is the priority of this trip! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt safe most of the time, it is an adjustment to take public transportation everywhere, but we always stayed in the nicest/safest parts of the city! |
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* Home Institution Advising:
How well did University of Michigan - Flint prepare and support you for your time abroad? |
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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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A Look Back
| * If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same program? | Yes |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | Yes, it was amazing to be able to see so much of Europe. I want to go back! |