Memories to Last a lifetime! Past Review
By A student (University of Hartford) - abroad from 02/04/2019 to 05/18/2019 with
API (Academic Programs International): Florence - Lorenzo de’ Medici – The Italian International Institute (LDM)
Independence and bravery -- I always relied on other people and I truly have many irrational fears, but going abroad changed all of that, and I am forever grateful.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* 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? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The best professors, and API was so helpful and made it honestly easy to navigate everything we had to do while abroad. The people I met truly made a difference in my life. |
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) |
I think it is difficult to try and be conservative on a student budget while abroad, though it is possible. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 200 a week. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | try and live your "best life" but, if you can, on the weekdays make your food, and save your money for the weekend! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | intermediate french |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Duo-Lingo |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That I could do it - more reassurance |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
