Italy Immersion - difficult but rewarding with CET Past Review

By (Sociology., Brandeis University) for

Study Abroad Programs in Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I'm looking forward to going abroad again to a country where my first language is spoken.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The workload was acceptable and the teaching methods were relaxed.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

the program was unorganized but all staff and faculty meant well.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

incredible!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Nightlife was prominent.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

very safe

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

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
Language acquisition improvement?

I practiced with teachers, peers and local residents. Most people spoke very basic english.

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
  • Americans