I learned a lot! Past Review

By (Italian Language, Kappa Language School) - abroad from 07/01/2013 to 09/01/2013 with

Kappa Language School: Italian Language Courses

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

TOP THREE REASONS TO STUDY @KAPPA 1. Organizational Culture: every employee at the Kappa Language school is customer/student centric. They care about each student’s progress and ready to assist anytime. 2. “Value for Money”: from personal experience, I can state that I have gained a tangible knowledge; improvement was visible from first week. 3. Certifications: Depending on ones needs, the school is able to arrange for tests, which are internationally recognized.

* 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?

KAPPA had conducted number of networking, cultural events in order to practice learned as well as experience 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
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? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? 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? Just Do It. Talk

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

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Knowledge
  • Location
  • and much more
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? N/A