Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A rewarding experience that will forever be a part of my journey through life! Past Review

By (Criminal Justice and Corrections., Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 05/11/2014 to 06/01/2014 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Rome, Florence and Venice - Psychology in Italy, Maymester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to appreciate the culture of others. I now see life in a different light. I would recommend that each student study abroad.

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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.

The tours were prepared by knowledgeable guides and designed specifically for the topics to be discussed in lecture. Dr. Ludorf made sure that each of us got the full Italia experience. This was the best experience!!

* 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

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The journey
* What could be improved?
  • Funding
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I started saving much earlier than I did.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The 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.