Totally fantastic Past Review

By (Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 05/14/2012 to 05/25/2012 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Traveling - Early Childhood Education, Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Very worthwhile. Lots of cultural activities for your classroom, different styles of teaching.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Most Hotels fine. One really bad had to walk up three flights or more to room. No Air conditioning, I would not go to that hotel again.

* Food:

Very good food but to mean your cholesterol would be hard to keep where it needs to be.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

It wasn't really that bad most places visited the guide spoke English although sometimes it was hard to understand. Dress was just about the same. I was surprised by all the motorcycles.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Very well very concerned when illness happen.

* Safety:

Felt pretty safe as long as you are in groups would not go anywhere by myself.

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 200.oo
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? No

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

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? None
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Zero
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The educational experiences
  • Guided tours
  • Free time
* What could be improved?
  • Some of the living conduits
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Deeper understanding oaf the way they teach. More on the attractions.