Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An experience of a lifetime Past Review

By (University of Kansas) - abroad from 05/20/2019 to 02/14/2020 with

CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The culture is new and different. Traveling is the best medicine It was worth every single dollar

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Everyone in the CIMBA office was extremely helpful and was always willing to help. They are also so kind and it was a blast being able to work with them.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I sprained my ankle while on a travel weekend and when I got back, I went to the nurse on campus and she wrapped my ankle, gave me an ice pack and cream to put on.

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

CIMBA was everything I needed in a study abroad program. I needed a short summer program that would help me take care of my core business classes I had left and CIMBA had that. I loved the area that we were in and met some amazing people. CIMBA administration made sure you had all of the information to have a successful study abroad experience and I'm extremely grateful for their hard work.

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)

Food was provided with the tuition expense so it was very easy!

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $20-$40
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Plan your trips before hand and exchange your currency from your bank before you leave. The rate at your bank is cheaper than any exchange rate you can find abroad.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Location and culture
  • Academics
  • Food
* What could be improved?
  • Communication channels for students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing really, I did a lot of research before I left so there isn't anything I wish I knew. Just make sure you are doing your research before you go to any study abroad program.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.