Study Architecture in Florence: Great Experience Past Review
By Bethany R (Architecture, Roger Williams University) for
International Studies Institute / ISI Florence
I am definitely more aware of global events and how they relate and impact the United States.
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. |
Although advertised to us as being easier than our home program, this program was not. However, it was no more difficult also. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The host program offered a lot of services while in Italy. They were friendly and very helpful. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Bought my own food. Very expensive, but still cheaper than eating out. For aperitivo, definitely go to Moyo (Next to Santa Croce) Best for the price. For gelato, try Grom and Santa Trinita. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I did not get out as much as I would have liked to due to school work loads, etc. Field trips arranged by the program were a definite must. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Emergency services in Italy are free with the health insurance that the program requires. They are VERY good. My roommate had an emergency appendectimy, but her surgery was perfect and she had some of the best care. No vaccines were specifically required. |
| 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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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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Set up a list of were you want to go before you get there. Try to arrange the trips early. That's the best way to get to go where you want to. Go out with friends. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Advanced Architectural Studio: Urban |
| Course Department: | ARCH 416 |
| Instructor: | Carlo Achille |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | The field trips for this course were by far the best. Course load was more than expected, but still fair. Unfortunately the timing often conflicts with other courses. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | N/A |
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Elementary Italian 1 |
| Course Department: | Ital 101 |
| Instructor: | Elena Bandinelli |
| Instruction Language: | English/Italian |
| Comments: | Started my core concentration in Italian because of this course. Loved it |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | N/A |
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Architecture in Context |
| Course Department: | ARCH 477 |
| Instructor: | Franco Pisani |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Very good course. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | N/A |
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History of Italian Design |
| Course Department: | ARCH 530 |
| Instructor: | Franco Pisani |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | This was a fantastic course. Covered a wide range of Italian design products and the history and rational behind each one. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | No issues as known thus far |
