Past Review
By Elizabeth K (Finance and Financial Management Services., Providence College) for
Fairfield University: Florence - Semester or Year in Italy
Yes. It was the best semester I have had so far. I learned a lot about myself and made so many memories.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I was able to take classes that fulfilled core requirements at Providence, not for my major. I really enjoyed them. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I thought FUA was a very good institution and was very helpful during my time abroad. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I had an apartment with two girls from Fairfield and one girl from Providence. <br /><br /> I really liked the location of our apartment, it was right near school and everything we needed. |
| * Food: |
We made all our food, and bought our own food at the supermarket. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I made new friends abroad and had a great experience being with new people. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I never got sick. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | That food is cheaper in supermarkets farther away. |
Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Because I had never taken Italian before, I was able to learn the basics of the language. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Enjoy it, it goes by fast. |
