Amazing Past Review

By (Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering., Trinity University) for

Arcadia: ISI Perugia - The Umbra Institute

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Totally and completely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was amazing and I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The people there are very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

House was great and landlord was on the ball with repairs etc.

* Food:

Its Italian... always amazing.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Italian culture and people are amazing, including tourism and nightlife.

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100 Euros
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Budget yourself and plan trips 2-3 weeks in advance.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Go for an entire semester, not just 6 weeks.