Fabulous Past Review
By BJ Reames (Delaware Technical Community College) - abroad from 05/22/2016 to 06/02/2016 with
Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Italy is my favorite country outside of the United States. I enjoyed helping and seeing the other students in my group come to love the country the way I do.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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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? |
There were no issues |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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 had no problems. I am a non-traditionals student. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Shop at the local super markets |
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 |
Although my vocabulary is small, I speak Italian. However, I found the classes very well structured and helpful. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| 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? | I have 9 credit hours of Italian at the college level |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | I like to listen to Italian television, especially the music. Even if I don't understand everything, it helps me learn to listen in Italian. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I have been to Sorrento a number of times, even though it has been a number of years, it has not changed that much. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
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