Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Spectacular! Past Review

By (VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS., Florence University of the Arts) - abroad from 05/28/2013 to 06/27/2013 with

Florence University of The Arts: Florence - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Very worthwhile. I was very comfortable traveling in a study abroad group. The itinerary provided me with a focus, a purpose to make the most of my time abroad.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* 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?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

In addition to program costs, I spent 650 euros on groceries and personal expenses during my month stay in Florence. I believe that equated to about $900 US.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Approximately $221 week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I bought groceries and cooked most of my meals at home in my apartment. I rarely dined at restaurants outside of our free program meals. I packed snacks and bottled water when headed to class outings. I did have to purchase all my meals while in Rome for three days while staying in a hotel, which increased my food costs.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Americans
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?
  • The professor led group of students traveling and studying together offered me the opportunity to see and do much more than I could have accomplished on my own.
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing could be better! It was perfect.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I felt very prepared for this trip and completely satisfied with the program.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Art History II
Course Department: Art
Instructor: Roberta Weston
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues: