Genova: Italy's undiscovered gem! Past Review
By Lauren D (Criminal Justice and Corrections., Texas Christian University) for
Texas Christian University (TCU): Genoa - Independent Study – Italian Language & Culture
YES! I would do this again and again. There is no place in the world like Italy.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The program was fantastic! I learned so much! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Again, everything regarding the language/culture program was great! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The cultural program was amazing! We got to travel along the riviera, and we got to go out and mingle with Italians in marketplaces and museums. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Northern Italy is a very safe place. All you have to do is pay attention to your belongings and you should be fine! |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
We spoke Italian every day, both in and out of class. Our professors at Study in Italy spoke only Italian and we were encouraged to speak to as many natives as possible! |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | As Nike says... Just do it! You will not regret it. This program was one of the greatest experiences of my life. |
