BEST Experience!!! Past Review
By A student (Santa Reparata International School of Art) - abroad from 06/01/2011 to 07/01/2014 with
Study Abroad at SRISA: Accredited Semester - Fine Arts, Liberal Arts and Design
There are so many things I learned about art, Italian culture, history, architecture, and the list could go on and on. It was defiantly worthwhile. I am so grateful I had the opportunity to go and that I went through this program.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I learned a great deal about printmaking. It was an awesome experience to explore a new medium in art making while being immersed in the beautiful Italian culture. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved that my apartment was so close to the school, great restaurants and museums. |
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WONDERFUL! I have been to other countries in Europe and Italy definitely has the best food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I tried to speak Spanish as I was told it is very close to Italian but it didn't work out all that well. I would recommend learning some commonly used words and phrases BEFORE you go. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe even when I was walking by myself during the day and evening. At night I was always with at least one other person and we never had any issues. |
| 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) |
If you eat out several times a week it can get a little expensive but if you are able to cook meals at home that can really help. I loved going to the grocery store and learning how to cook with real Italian ingredients and brands. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make sure you have a back up account with money. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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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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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
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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 would have taken more photos! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
