Life Changing Italy Past Review
By Jessica R (Biology/Art, Stanford University) for
API (Academic Programs International): Florence - Lorenzo de’ Medici – The Italian International Institute (LDM)
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Definitely worthwhile. My Italian drastically improved
Personal Information
| 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. |
The experience was amazing. Art museums and classes were incredible |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Large support system/group |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
beautiful architechture/history |
| * Food: |
delicious, fresh food |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Multiple events and historical tours |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Was with friends at all times |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Forced me to speak 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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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Take advantage of the native language being Italian instead of english. speak italian as much as possible. Try to avoid speaking English. |
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