Competence in the work place! Past Review
By Chdillon (Italian Language, Literature; Religious Studies, Art History, Internship Abroad, Wofford College) - abroad from 05/25/2016 to 07/22/2016 with
IES Abroad: Rome - Summer Internship
I learned how to work across cultures! I worked with Italians, Indians, Americans, and Swedes! I learned how to communicate and better explain things and to adjust to new environments with people from totally different cultures!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I had to do work for sure but still had lots of free time! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
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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? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I couldnt have had a better experience! |
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) |
Traveling makes it hard to save but traveling plus eating in like just about every night (learned how to cook the local cuisine) made savin easy! |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 40-120 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Eat in and learn to cook local! also there are cheap ways to travel! |
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 |
I was encouraged to learn the language in language class and to really work hard to use it outside of the classroom! |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | NONE |
| 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? | Look up helpful words and phrases before arriving! |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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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? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I had packed a little lighter... I thought I did but didn't realize that I still could have because shopping in Rome is less expensive than home! Also, Rome is HOT in the summer so you don't need like that much in terms of cold temperature clothing! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
