Inspiring Past Review
By A student (Speech Language Pathology, SUNY - College at Geneseo) - abroad from 05/27/2012 to 06/28/2012 with
SUNY Geneseo: Rome - Humanities Course
It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned so much about other cultures and myself.
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. |
The class was very difficult. There was reading every night and a test every week. However, Filice was great. He was an amazing teacher and made our 3 hour class fun. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Our group took weekend trips through the American University of Rome which we couldn't have done if we weren't affiliated with them. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I liked that we lived in large apartments with actual people from Rome around us. I wish though we lived in a more accessible place (perhaps a little more touristy). |
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AMAZING |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I'm not a big fan of the Italian people. They are very crude towards women. There were times when I felt unsafe, but I was always with people. |
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* Health Care:
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| 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) |
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| * 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? | 100 euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | BRING CASH. Do not rely on your credit card at all! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Don't rely on a credit card. |
