Italy: an experience Past Review

By (Business, 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?
Yes it was worthwhile

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.

Didn't have homework while abroad. I was just asked to journal. When we got back, we were asked to write a paper.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

We ate at restaurants around town. There was also a Co-op grocery store that we could get food from. One girl can have dairy- hard to find pizza without cheese.

* 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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
* 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? Life's what you make it