I finally feel like I know who I am. Past Review
By A student (Architecture, Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology) - abroad from 01/23/2016 to 05/14/2016 with
Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy
I finally learned to be independent.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Apartment was in a great location, however we had a few issues with our landlord and cleaning ladies. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I had Mondays and Fridays off and was able to travel not only the country I was staying in, but also the rest of Europe... It was an incredible experience. |
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 gave myself a limit of 500 for every three weeks and allowed myself to spend money every day. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make sure that you budget money and don't go spending happy your first few weeks abroad. You'll wanna buy snacks everyday, but its better to save your money for when you travel |
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 |
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| 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 |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | French V |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Take a guide book with you and try to learn the basics before arriving |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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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? | Not that it is a big deal, but the location of my school, and the walk from my apartment to school is all coblestone, so I wish I had brought shoes that were more supportive since I would walk around town everywhere. Also the peanut butter is much more expensive, and they dont have the same cosmetic products as us. |
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. |
