Italy: Amazing Food and Culture! Past Review
By A student () for
International Studies Institute / ISI Florence
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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
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The classes were extremely interesting but allowed for a easier work load for traveling. It was still mentally stimulating! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were always willing to help with any issues. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Housing was provided by my university. It was an amazing apartment that has historic charm yet modern amenities. |
| * Food: |
it's Italy- a.k.a. you can't go wrong with the food~ |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Day trips to small towns, wine tasting, and museum visits! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Very safe- no known incidents |
| 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 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Yes, people spoke English but I used Italian in every day conversations. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Do this program if you are interested in integrating yourself into Italian culture. It was extremely rewarding! |
