Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Truly enriching experience Past Review

By (nothing) - abroad from 08/09/2019 to 11/13/2019 with

Istituto Europeo: Florence - Italian Language Courses in Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
IE is highly recommended to those looking for a gateway to la bella vita!!

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* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

IE provides excellent language programs tailored to learners of all levels and across a variety fo disciplines. The instructors and the administrative staff are very competent, effective and helpful. IE is highly recommended to those looking for a gateway to la bella vita. There is really nothing better in Florence if you want to immerse yourself into the local culture and lifestyle and apprehending by first hand experience such a beautiful language as Italian. It doesn't really get any better than that, trust me!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

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* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

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A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • the teacher
  • Itaian culture
* What could be improved?
  • some elements of the administration
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Everythign was clear!