Florence Study Abroad Fashion Internship Past Review
By Emilie E (Marketing., Northwood University) - abroad from 05/13/2013 to 03/21/2014 with
Florence University of The Arts: Florence - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was an awesome fashion experience. Also the culture, traveling, making friends, going out, even grocery shopping was cool. I wish I never left
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Very dirty apartment. Besides that it was great. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Never had an issue |
| * Safety: |
The city was safe, as long as you were 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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
It was expensive to eat out. But grocery shopping for most meals was very inexpensive. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100-200$ not including trips |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Pack a suitcase full of food and pay the extra 100 for it on the plane. but that way on the way back you have the suitcase to pack all the things you buy, because if you try and shove them in your bag and it is over weight they will charge you the 100 anyhow (75 euro ish). This way you have space to pack and your bag won't be overweight. The airport in florence was strict about bag weights. |
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? | Three years of Spanish. No Italian |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | learn as much as you can before you go so you can practice it while your there! |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How much money I would really be spending, about Bus2Alps which was a great tour company. Going in blind was good though, lots of adapting to situations and going with the flow. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
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