Lots of bumps in the road but overall I have grown immensly Past Review
By A student (University of Akron) - abroad from 01/23/2017 to 05/10/2017 with
Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy
Yes it was worthwile I grew as a whole in feeling more confident in who I am as well as more independent to travel
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
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my host family but struggled with my roommate |
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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? |
I did have to make a trip to the er for my migraine headache issue where I was given an iv. Although they did not have the medicine I normally get iv to me they made sure to have an alternative it helped that they spoke English as well. All faculty made sure I was okay throughout the process and followed up with me upon my return to school. |
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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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
I lived with a host family so I did not have to spend much other then for laundry |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 20$ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Plan your trips to travel ahead of time |
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? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | I had not taken a language prior |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Stay with a host family and or work an internship they both really help |
Other Program Information
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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? | I did not really know what to expect coming abroad since iv never been overseas before but I had a great time |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |
