La Vita e` Bella in Italia Past Review

By (Elementary Education, Illinois State University) for

Lorenzo de’ Medici – Tuscania

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
i honestly cannot describe it. it was simply amazing

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

the staff was amazing. they were there for anything you needed and were just always friendly

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

everything was fine. close to school. safe neighborhood

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

the organized trip was nice

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? depended on the amount of groceries but you didnt need much
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? need money for buses and trains

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
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?

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  • Apartment
  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? don't be afraid to branch out from the other americans and practice your italian with some locals. you'll meet some great people