Florence: A wonderful experience Past Review
By Michelle A (Art History, Criticism and Conservation., Carleton College) for
Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM): Florence: Arts, Humanities, & Culture
Yes. I learned a new language, and I learned more about my major than I could have possibly imagined.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I thought the workload was very well balanced. Students were given enough work that was applicable to the learning environment and the lectures. It made a huge difference to have on-sight classes, rather than in class lectures. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program administration was very well organized. All of the visits and program related organization worked perfectly with students times/schedules. |
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* Housing:
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| * Food: |
I was perfectly well accommodated in terms of my dietary restrictions. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The program took us to rome, venice, sienna, pisa, and lucca. They paid for our lodging and food. They took us to various museums and other cultural activities that were excellent learning experiences. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
I did not have any problems with feeling unsafe. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Lunch is extremely expensive. So I would recomend people to watch what they spend on. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | N |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
We practiced and learned italian every day. we were very encouraged to practice it outside the classroom. For instance, our host families spoke to us in italian along with our every day interactions outside the classroom. |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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