Life changing experience! Past Review
By E F (Industrial Engineering., University of Iowa) - abroad from 05/20/2013 to 06/14/2013 with
CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program
I learned valuable life skills of immersing myself in a new culture, finding ways to communicate with people who speak a different language, and navigating my way through different countries while traveling.
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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. |
I feel that I learned more from my classes at CIMBA than I have in any class at my home institution. I enjoyed the fast pace classes and never felt overwhelmed with the coursework. The professors are passionate about what they teach and give you opportunities to ask questions and stay caught up with the information being taught. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved the dorm style housing with each room having it's own bathroom. It gives you a chance to meet the people living on your floor but still gives you the privacy of having your own space. |
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Amazing. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Since Paderno del Grappa is a small town, you get a chance to really immerse yourself in the culture when visiting the different shops in town or just walking around. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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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) |
The tuition price includes a meal plan, technology, student excursions, and so many other details that makes the program very affordable. It's only necessary to pay for any personal expenses that occur during the week and food or hotel expenses on the weekend when traveling. |
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 |
A survival Italian course was offered to all students to help us learn necessary phrases for our time there. |
| 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 |
Other Program Information
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| 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? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Take every opportunity available to you while you're abroad. It's not as easy to go back as you think it will be! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
