Past Review
By Robert A (Communication and Media Studies., University of Hartford) for
API (Academic Programs International): Florence - Lorenzo de’ Medici – The Italian International Institute (LDM)
Absolutely, I learned invaluable life skills that could never learn in a classroom.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I learned a wealth of knowledge given the time I had in Italy. Most of the experience was made out side of the classroom. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were attentive when we called. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We were very close to everything the city had to offer. |
| * Food: |
I wish some foods were included. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Expensive but so culturally rich. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt safe. I was also not naive. |
| 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? | Atleast $8000 a month. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Budget ahead of time! Think about all the places you want to go and plan. Ask your parents to help with groceries. |
Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Getting out and meeting people definitely helped in developing my language skills. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
Select all that apply |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Immerse yourself and you won't want to come home. |
