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Perugia: Lots of ups and downs but worth it in the end Past Review

By (psychology, Northeastern University) for

Arcadia: ISI Perugia - The Umbra Institute

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes. I learned to trust in myself and the good in other people. Learned that I'm more capable than I thought and that things work out for the best, even if you can't see it right away.

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Very manageable work load and grading system. Teachers were great for the most part. Small class sizes are great.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Casual environment and great staff, but not a lot of resources available at the school

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Lots of options through the school for free meals

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Day trips and weekend trips are easy to take. Field trips are a lot of fun and allow you to see a place or a side of a place you normally wouldn't be able to.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Never had issues with feeling safe.

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • People I met
* What could be improved?
  • Resources available at school
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Give your self plenty of time to adjust! It might take longer to feel comfortable, but it's great once you do.