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Absolutely incredible. Past Review

By (Western New England University) - abroad from 06/26/2017 to 07/14/2017 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 so much and yes it was completely worth while!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The people at Sant'Anna were very helpful.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The apartment I stayed in was very nice.

* Food:

My taste buds are happy.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Everyone in sorrento was so nice and friendly and madde me feel welcomed.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Did not experience.

* Safety:

Since I am female, some local men were aggressive, but it wasn't too bad.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Everything about this program- the price, location, people- was phenomenal.

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)

I had minimal problems with money.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Roughly $200 a week.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The views from the classroom
  • Sorrento
  • The food
* What could be improved?
  • nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? don't bring 4 cardigans- you won't need them.

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.