Eye-opening Past Review
By A student (Marketing., Providence College) - abroad from 01/08/2013 to 04/27/2013 with
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Rome, Italy
It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned a lot about culture and religion.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I had an eye infection while abroad. My program gave me all of the information I needed to go to the Doctor. The doctor did not speak much English so it was a little difficult to communicate my symptoms. However, he somehow understood what I needed after my eye examination. I was prescribed two different types of drop which I picked up at the pharmacy and they were not expensive. In fact they were about $100 cheaper for the same exact drops in America. Moreover, I was reimbursed for my doctor's apoointment and drops when I returned to the states. |
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $150 per week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET and keep track of your expenses to know where you are in terms of that bugdget |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Studied French for 5 years |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Make an effort not to speak English in public places. If you can speak to strangers you can speak to anyone! |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How much money I would spend on travel! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
