The Best Semester of my Life! Past Review
By Kelsey C (Art History, Indiana University - Bloomington) - abroad from 02/02/2015 to 05/22/2015 with
IES Abroad: Study Rome - Language & Area Studies
I learned a new type of independence and confidence that will be with me for the rest of my life and for that reason it was certainly worthwhile.
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The academics were stimulating and challenging, but not too much homework or studying, so it still left me time to explore and travel. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The staff were extremely kind, helpful and friendly. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was in a homestay which was great! My host mom was very kind, but the home itself was a little cluttered. |
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The food my host mom provided me with was amazing and so all of the food throughout Rome. |
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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? |
I sprained my ankle while I was abroad and the staff was extremely great with getting me the help I needed. |
| * Safety: |
I felt very safe in Rome all semester. |
| 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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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? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
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Other Program Information
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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? |
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 would have known how far my housing was going to be from the center. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou 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! |
