A big bite of Italy Past Review

By (Textile and Apparel Design, The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 06/08/2012 to 07/21/2012 with

Arcadia: Florence - Intensive Design in Florence

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to be adaptable, how to integrate myself into another culture and general geography of Europe. It was definitely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100 euro
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? cook in your apartment as much as possible

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Food
  • Illustration Class and Instructors
  • Location
* What could be improved?
  • planned day trips
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? You shouldn't stress about anything because everything can be figured out when you arrive in the host country.