Tuscania -- A Dream Come True! Past Review
By Christine M (Nursing, Marquette University) for
API (Academic Programs International): Tuscania - Lorenzo de’ Medici – The Italian International Institute (LDM)
Yes! This study abroad experience was very worthwhile. I grew so much as a person and I'm definitely inspired to live more well rounded life. I'm looking to the future in more global terms. I will never forget Tuscania -- the people, the culture, the beauty...it has all piqued an inspiration in me that I have never felt before and that I plan to carry with me with all that I do.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I really enjoyed the classes I took in Tuscania. I thought that the professors were really passionate about what they taught and very knowledgeable as well. They really wanted to be in the classroom and interact with all of us students. The classes were manageable and very interesting considering we got to actually experience the things we learned. For instance, the week after we learned about certain ruins and architecture in my History of the Mediterranean Civilizations class, we actually went out into the country and to the site of the ruins! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The support services were incredible. They knew every answer to all of my questions and were very supportive. The administration went out of their way to make sure we were having the best experience possible. |
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* Housing:
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The house I lived in was beautiful and my host family could not have been nicer. The house was incredibly clean and very close to the school and nearby cafes. I didn't have to buy a thing unless I wanted to -- everything was provided for me! My host family did not know any English at all which I truly appreciate because although it was a challenge at first, I came out of the experience being able to speak and understand Italian all the better! |
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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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | If you want to immerse yourself in culture and get to know the locals, this program is for you! Take a moment to put your life in the States on pause and really experience life abroad. Tuscania is a very different experience than other bigger cities of Italy -- it's a lot more about the simpler happiness of life and about discovering life's many adventures both in the world and the interactions with the people around you. |
