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Amazing! Past Review

By (Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology) - abroad from 01/17/2015 to 05/09/2015 with

Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that the most important thing that you can have in life is memories.

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.

The overall educational experience is great! The classes are awesome and the teachers are great! The classes still give you a lot of time to travel on your own.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

It was awesome! The people at the school are very helpful and friendly.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

My apartment was very nice and very spacious.

* Food:

The food is amazing. I will miss the pizza the most. Its fantastic!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt very integrated with the local culture. I typically shopped at small markets that locals also shop at and made a few Italian friends.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I didnt personally have an experience with healthcare.

* Safety:

Sorrento is very safe. I feel safe walking around town by myself at dusk.

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)

Towards the end of the semester was tough, but it is very cheap to live over here.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The Location
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how amazing it would be. Its so beautiful in Sorrento. Pictures dont do it justice.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.