Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best experience I could've asked for! Past Review

By (Wisconsin Lutheran College) - abroad from 07/02/2019 to 08/03/2019 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 how to be independent and how to go out of my comfort zone. I did things I never thought I would, whether it be traveling solo in a foreign country or making friends with people from all over the world. So glad I did this program!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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

Sorrento had a comfortable, safe, small-town feel while still having lots to do in town! Great restaurants, beaches, shops, and fun activities like cooking classes, parasailing, and kayaking. Easy and cheap access to other areas of Italy, but transport time can take a while since Sorrento is pretty far south. The view from Sant'Anna is beautiful because it's right on Marina Grande. Sant'Anna's administration here is so helpful - they always respond right away and have great tips and advice.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* 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 location
  • The friends I made/other participants in the program
  • My accomodation - the dorms are awesome!
* What could be improved?
  • The water pressure in the showers is low
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? You are going to spend so much more money than you think, but it's going to be 100% worth it

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.