Southern Italy Capstone: There's Nothing Like It Past Review

By (Elementary/Early Childhood Education, University of Northern Iowa) for

University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in Southern Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained more of an understanding about Environment, Technology, and Society. Of course I learned a ton about Italy and learned some Italian in the process. I plan to implement an Italy unit in my classroom someday.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Words of Wisdom: Try and get along with everyone on the trip. You will be with them 24/7 for two weeks in close quarters. You have to like each other. Any student can benefit. Earth Science Majors may understand more.