Perguia: Mi manchi, Voglio tornare subito Past Review

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CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Semester in Perugia

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Cento percento! My abroad experience was one of the best things that ever happened to me, and if I could I'd be there doing it all over again right now.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: L'Universita per Stranieri
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.

The workload was much less than I was used to, and there were only a few assignments that determined my grade.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

When I needed help whether it was homework, travel or advice, I knew that I could go to the staff in Perugia.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

I will never be able to eat pizza in the States again.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Le scale. The steps are the focal social area in town and were definitely one of my favorite locations.

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

A lot of people spoke English but I still managed to practice on a regular basis due to the fact that most Italians did not speak English.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The type of student who would benefit from this program is someone willing to take risks, fail, and learn about themselves. In order to succeed you need to be open to new cultures, people, and lifestyles.