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Reviews for Eastern Illinois University: Food, Wine, and Fashion of Italy (Summer)

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Page   of 1      Records 1 to 3 of 3      Page Size  15 25 50 75 100 Add   Overall (Excellent) rating from a 2009 Summer Reviewer It was a wonderful program that should be offered again. ACADEMICS It was a marvelous opportunity that I would recommend to all students, undergrads and graduate students alike. All of the courses were interesting and instructors were highly knowledgable. Quality of Courses: 4, Excellent Choice of Courses: 4, Excellent Availability of Resources: 4, Excellent Interaction with Professors: 4, Excellent Assessment and Grading System: 4, Excellent HOUSING I was fortunate to stay in the apartment which usually houses the faculty members. Since I was older than the other students, it allowed me my privacy. Housing Arrangement: Through the Host University Housing Type: Apartment If I could do it over, I would choose...Exactly the same apartment in downtown Florence. SOCIAL We only attended social events that were arranged by our host university. On our own, we found many wonderful restaurants and great shopping. Openness and Friendliness of the Locals: 4, Excellent Social and Night Life for Students: 4, Excellent Ease and Opportunity to Travel: 4, Excellent EXPENSES The fees for the Abroad Program were very resonable. Extra shopping and food was normally priced. The exchange rate was a challenge. Main source of funding: Personal Savings What I spent, compared to what I normally spend at home...     Food: I spent the same     Phone: I spent less     Housing: I spent the same     Social: I spent the same     Travel: I spent more Worked abroad? No, I did not want to work   Overall (Excellent) rating from a 2009 Summer Reviewer Dr. Painter (faculty-led program leader) was amazing. His experience with the program and his connections allowed for us to have an amazing trip. ACADEMICS I was able to visit with family while in Italy. This increased the impact that this experience had on my life. I don't know if I would have been able to do that had I not been on this trip. EXPENSES Suggest that people pay cash not use credit cards.   Overall (Excellent) rating from a 2009 Summer Reviewer   Quality of Courses: 4, Excellent Choice of Courses: 4, Excellent Availability of Resources: 4, Excellent Interaction with Professors: 4, Excellent Assessment and Grading System: 4, Excellent HOUSING The best part was the internet connections were available to us at no extra charge. Housing Arrangement: Through your Home University Housing Type: Apartment If I could do it over, I would choose...same SOCIAL There were a few social gatherings that were organized for us. They were a bit overwhelming and needed to have more organization. Openness and Friendliness of the Locals: 4, Excellent Social and Night Life for Students: 3, Good Ease and Opportunity to Travel: 3, Good EXPENSES The cost was appropriate for all of the excursions. I like that the excursions were set up through our tuition. Main source of funding: Personal Savings What I spent, compared to what I normally spend at home...     Food: I spent more     Phone: I spent less     Housing: I spent more     Social: I spent more     Travel: I spent more Worked abroad? No, I did not want to work   Page   of 1      Records 1 to 3 of 3      Page Size  15 25 50 75 100 Add