Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Expanded my horizons July 01, 2022

By (Italian Culture, Western New England University) - abroad from 06/13/2022 to 07/01/2022 with

Sant'Anna Institute: Sorrento - Live, Learn and Immerse in Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was certainly worthwhile to learn the customs and immerse myself in the Sorrento culture as well as experience the site visits!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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?

So grateful for the flexibility Sant’Anna helped us with when students tested positive for COVID

* Safety:

Good and secure living location

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

I would stay for a longer session than 3 weeks

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? about €150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Use student discounts! they are very helpful

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Guidance along with independence
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To trust in our connections and be grateful for the resources here always

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.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

The Culture of Italy In Context
Course Department:
Instructor: Marco Marino
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Teacher was extremely knowledgeable and understanding, class faced obstacles but managed to complete less work, but still thorough, than work completed at home university.
Credit Transfer Issues: Not applicable yet