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By (Music/ Biology, SUNY - College at Geneseo) for

SUNY Geneseo: Verona - Opera Viva, Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
yes

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was a lot of performing which made the experience enjoyable but at times it was very frustrating.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The location was the best part of the program. The expense of the program was a burden and at times I was hoping to progress more than I thought I did.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

It was Italy... the food was amazing!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I backpacked after the program which was the best part of the experience.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

it was safe

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Everything is more expensive so bring lots of money especially if you travel.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

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