Really good, only small things to improve on Past Review
By Amanda Sinesi (Johnson & Wales University) - abroad from 06/03/2018 to 06/29/2018 with
JWU: Summer on the Italian Coast: Hospitality Operations Management
It was very worth while I learned many cultural differences between the US and italy and I learned things about myself as well.
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. |
overall good but some aspects could be improved |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were very welcoming and friendly. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The hotel was not good living situation from the absent trash to the repetitive breakfast however the hotel overall was clean. |
| * Food: |
The group meals were mostly good but there were some spots that served us "bad" food but overall good. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt very integrated into the culture from the food to the excursions the class took it was great to really experience Italian culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I know some people on the trip were not feeling well at some moments but the pharmacy seemed to have good options to help them. |
| * Safety: |
I personally felt very safe all I would say is don't walk anywhere at night alone. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
I wouldn't do this exact program but a different one for sure because after living in sorrento for a month you definitely experience it all I don't feel like I missed out on anything. |
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) |
I'm grateful for the stipends I just thought they could be a little more because meals and the cover charge and water were usually a little more than what they provided us and it dipped into my personal money more than I would have liked. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $90 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't spend all your money when you first get here |
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 |
they encourage us alot |
| 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? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | I took advanced spanish senior year of high school |
| 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? | Always just attempt to try and use words even if it's small |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I knew coming into this that you have to bring enough money for what an average meal would be and I wish someone told me about cover/service charge and water charge. Also, to bring more leisure money |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
