Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Educational scenic adventure! Past Review

By (Biology, General., University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 07/02/2012 to 06/25/2012 with

University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in Southern Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how very little we learn from the worlds mistakes and how dependent we are on fossil fuels, which can only last for one more century before its all gone.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100 dollars
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Bring cash with so you don't get charged for withdrawals.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The culture
  • History
  • Laid back atmosphere of the group
* What could be improved?
  • A bit more pre-country knowledge in what to expect
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Bring more athletic clothes a just a few nice clothes. A lot of moving around the country so you want to be comfortable.