Not one regret on taking this trip Past Review
By A student (Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 05/21/2019 to 06/06/2019 with
Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Renaissance Art in Italy Up Close
I learned a lot about different periods of art, saw tons of art, learned about the history of the Italy. I gained the experience of knowing I can be on my own and I will be fine. I gained new relationships and connections. The entire experience was one I pray I will never forget. Yes, this trip was worth whiled.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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Going in on this trip in the beginning I was not 100% sure because I have never traveled across the ocean let alone by myself across the ocean. But I am so glad I took the jump and went along. Everyone was so kind, we all had a great time, made some new friends and new experiences. Its a trip I have no regrets about taking and would be over joyed to be able to go again. |
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
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It was easy to live and buy what I needed. I'd say the hardest was finding a good exchange rate to change US dollars into euros. So there were times I didn't have cash so I had to use was my debit card and not all places except card. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | at least $100 US |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | If you fine a very good exchange rate such as 1.12, exchange your money there. Don't wait to find another place you may not be able to find one. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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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 |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | I used an app on my phone to get the basics down. My trip wasn't a trip to learn about the language just the art. But knowing how to comunnicate helped alot when you needed to order something or wanted to say thank you. |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Exchange rate (As in what is a good exchange rate is), how much to exchange and when it should be done. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
