Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Florence, Italy allowed me to reflect my life and continue to pursue my goals. Past Review

By (Chicano Studies/Public Policy, University of California - Riverside) for

University of California EAP (UCEAP): Florence - Summer Language & Culture

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Independence and confidence

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I wish that more tutoring was available. The course was to fast and intense for the short time of period.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I liked it overall but they didn't show us how to interact with locals.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Cook for yourself much cheaper.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I loved going to Rome:)

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

it is pretty safe I never got anything stolen but girls can get harassed.

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? everything is expensive.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • friends
* What could be improved?
  • class work load