The greatest experience of my life. Past Review
By Michael S (Finance and Financial Management Services., Illinois State University) - abroad from 08/28/2012 to 12/15/2012 with
Lorenzo de’ Medici – Tuscania
I learned not just about a different culture and country I learned so much about myself.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The courses were great. They exposed me to the culture of the area in which I stayed while also giving me a new perspective on topics I have never studied before. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The people who work at LDM Tuscania are the greatest group of people I have ever had the pleasure of working and sharing experiences with. I cannot say enough good things about the people there. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The apartment was unbelievable and I felt at home while I was there. |
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The best food I have ever had in my life. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
It can be a hard transition because not all people are open to different cultures but I never experienced any problems. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I always felt very safe and never felt in danger. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
Since it was a small town it was easy to save money because the prices are cheaper in small towns as compared to the large cities. |
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 |
My entire Italian Language class was in Italian, no english ever. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
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
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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? | Italian |
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. |
