An incredibly immersive and entertaining experience Past Review
By Adrianna Lancaster (Indiana University - Bloomington) - abroad from 07/01/2018 to 07/21/2018 with
SAI Study Abroad: Sorrento - Sant'Anna Institute (SA)
I felt like I gained a lot of local knowledge, a different experience on how others live and I thought it was very worthwhile.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I enjoyed this educational experience so much. I learned a ton and it's knowledge I'll carry with me and share my whole life. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I felt as though every single person I interacted with at the Institute was helpful, friendly and could answer any questions that I had. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I do wish we could've stayed at the school, but I understand why that wasn't an option. I did enjoy being immersed in the city and staying in an apartment though. |
| * Food: |
The food here was so incredible. It was such an experience in itself to sit down for every meal. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt very integrated being in the heart of the city. Also there is a local cafe that turns into a bar at night right outside my apartment and I felt as though that was very immersive. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I didn't have any issues here, but I felt if I did the program would've been incredible helpful in dealing with them if I had any questions. I didn't have to have any vaccines or anything like that. |
| * Safety: |
I felt so incredible safe in Sorrento, especially compared to there places like Naples. I didn't feel uncomfortable at any point. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I thought the class was full of experiences I'll carry with me and share forever. It was such a good class to be a part of. |
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) |
I feel as though I worked a ton to prepare for this but I definitely used a lot of money being here just on meals. I wouldn't say it's unmanageable but I wanted to experience things and I needed the money to do it. so 2 |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | at least $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try to find more local places that don't charge a ton and you will still get high quality food. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| 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? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | I took Spanish for four years and it felt like a similar concept |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Definitely look up common phrases and questions |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew more Italian, I really wanted to interact more with the locals in a way without such a language barrier |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
