Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I loved every aspect of studying abroad! Past Review

By (Temple University) - abroad from 07/08/2017 to 08/05/2017 with

Temple University International Programs: Venice - Venice Biennale Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was defiantly worthwhile because of how much I gained from studying there in such a short time period.

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.

I learned so much that was so interesting.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

San Servolo was nice but it was hard to always catch the boat to get to San Marco.

* Food:

Everything that I had there was amazing.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Temple made me feel more comfortable by providing special health insurance.

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I loved Venice. After studying there, I want to eventually work there.

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save up as much as you can before traveling.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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 people and professors
  • The food
  • The artwork
* What could be improved?
  • Time scheduling according to the boat schedule
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To have researched the specific pieces we saw more and the artists behind them.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!