Syracuse University in Florence: The Perfect Study Abroad Experience Past Review
By Mary D (Comparative Literature - French, Latin, Barnard College) for
Syracuse University: Florence - Syracuse University in Florence
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I absolutely loved the Syracuse University in Florence Program. It is incredibly well-established (I would argue most established in Florence) and provided me with a comprehensive and substantial study abroad experience. I would happily recommend it to anyone wishing to have the best time abroad. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program excelled in almost every single respect: my academics, homestay, student life office, course selection, travel opportunities, information services, food, location was ALL perfect. I am extremely lucky. The only problem? The printing system was rather convoluted, as you had to buy a printing card and pay for all of your prints. |
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | If I was traveling - $400. If I was not traveling - $100. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't buy a EuroRail pass - it's not worth it. Try and book flights as far ahead of time as you can, as it's cheaper. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Beginner I and II Italian |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Your study abroad experience can only be what YOU make it. So, make it great! You have no one else to blame for a bad time. |
