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Tantalizing Tuscania! Past Review

By (Marketing., Illinois State University) for

Lorenzo de’ Medici – Tuscania

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was incredible. I wouldn't change a thing.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They were amazing.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Most everything was provided. Location was great for supermarkets and to the school.

* Food:

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Bring money with you when you come! My debit card didn't work for the first week I was there and having $200 worth of euros came in handy!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? none
Language acquisition improvement?

Everyone in the city. Not many spoke English, so we got to practice our Italian everyday!

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

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?

Select all that apply

  • Other
  • Hostel
  • Apartment
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans