It was fantastic Past Review
By A student (University of Hartford) - abroad from 08/27/2018 to 11/19/2018 with
University of Georgia: Studies Abroad Program in Cortona, Italy
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
What I gained from my study abroad is that I want to see more of the world and experience new foods and cultures. The experience was definitely worthwhile
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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* Overall educational experience
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I thought that the way UGA decided to plan the program was very good. Visiting a new city or town practically every weekend with tours and lectures on art and history really improved my abroad experience. |
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 |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew more of the host country's language before going in this program. I think it would have improved my experience that much more if I was more comfortable speaking the foreign language. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou 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! |
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