Another world Past Review
By Emily V (Elementary/Special Education, Providence College) - abroad from 08/26/2012 to 12/15/2013 with
Fairfield University: Florence - Semester or Year in Italy
I have become so much more independent and self reliant. I have learned to trust myself a lot more
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I did not feel overwhelmed by school work, but I did not feel as though I was learning nothing |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very insightful and responsive when neeed |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Very satisfied in apartments, however some apartments were very dirty |
| * Food: |
THE BEST I WILL EVER EAT |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
always exposed and experiencing. Locals are welcoming |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Doctors accessible within the city |
| * Safety: |
a small and safe city in Florence. Easily navigable. Just do not bring out tons of money at night or anything of value. watch your wallet |
| 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? | 200- 300 dollars |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | if you plan on going in the fall. do not spend any the summer prior. just save it. |
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? | I had taken spanish all throughout high school. Never Italian though |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | learn basic phrases before going. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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 could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | the language |
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 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. |
