Bologna was Belissima Past Review
By Katya G (Neuroscience & Behavior, Vassar College) for
University of Bologna: Bologna - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Studying in Bologna was a lot of fun. I gained a lot culturally as well as socially. My Italian improved immensely and I was very satisfied with the academic part of the experience. The Vassar program itself was exemplary in making students feel comfortable and safe.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
There were varying level of Italian classes within the program to accommodate all the students. Other classes ranged from Italian History, Art History, Film, and Cultural Studies. The classes were taught in English by professors from the University of Bologna. The program also organized extra curricular cooking lessons, which were very fun. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The people in charge were very warm and helpful. |
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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? |
While there was sufficient time to interact with local students, the program also organized activities for the students, like field trips and a Thanksgiving dinner. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
There were varying level of Italian classes within the program to accommodate all the students. Living in the University dorms with Italian roommates also facilitated language development. |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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