A Tale of Discovery and Learning to Learn Past Review

By (Universidad Anáhuac) - abroad from 06/10/2013 to 07/12/2013 with

ISA Study Abroad in Milan, Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained friends, and I increased my confidence on my selfreliance. I now know I can make it anywhere I set my mind to. No doors will close for me, because this experience opened my mind to all posibilities and new friendships. Learning is the most important and never ending part of life and I learned this here.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100 euro
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Do not go to bars after midnight and stay away from gelato. They are addictive and expensive.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
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? Intermediate
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? make friends with people outside your group of exchange students.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • What I learned
  • The people I met
  • The living arrangements
* What could be improved?
  • Clases could be a little more serious
  • A land line on the student dorms and apartments could save lives
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing is for free, even if it says its free.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You 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!