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KIIS: Italy - Experience Italy, Summer Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

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* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Paolo was extremely helpful because he knew the area very well. It also helped that he was a native of the Italian language.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

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* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

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* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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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

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
  • International Students
  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The people and learning about such a beautiful culture
* What could be improved?
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