Life in Florence!! Past Review
By Samantha L (Health and Medical Administrative Services., Providence College) for
Fairfield University: Florence - Semester or Year in Italy
So worthwhile!!! Changes your whole outlook on life, amazing experience.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | No |
| 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. |
Midterm, final, presentations |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
On-Site administration is so helpful. My expectations were met. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My apartment was beautiful and centrally located! I loved it. The neighborhood was so safe, and really close to FUA. They give you sheets, bedding, and all cookware. |
| * Food: |
Everything is family owned. And cheap. Food in Italy is good everywhere. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Group dinners and events are put on by the program. Awesome experiences. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Very safe if you act smart. |
| 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? | Grocery shopping makes everything cheaper, plus you learn to cook. Compare prices of travel, and booking earlier than later is better. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Practice language as much as you can. Most people in Florence speak English. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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