Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Italy: An Internesting Experience Past Review

By (Bioinformatics, University of Northern Iowa) for

University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - Sacred Space Honors Capstone in Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My time spent abroad was neither fantastic nor was it is horrible. It was interesting but nothing life changing. After studying abroad, I am more appreciative of the benefits of living in the United States, which include not having to pay to use the restroom or having sidewalks. Studying abroad made me more understanding of how foreigners feel like in our country when thy do not understand what we are talking about and how difficult it is to communicate with others. I plan on pursuing a MD/PhD and studying abroad did not change my academic interests or future plans.

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* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

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* 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)

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* Where did you live?

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* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans