Excellent printmaking class with Ron Pokrasso in perfect studio setting Past Review
By pamela okrent (Santa Reparata International School of Art) - abroad from 05/03/2016 to 05/16/2016 with
Study Abroad at SRISA: Accredited Year - Fine Arts, Liberal Arts and Design
I learned more about myself as an artist and printmaking. Very valuable experience.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everything was perfect. Well-organized, great communication. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
rented from Airbnb |
* Food: |
ate around Florence - how could that not be a 5-star experience! |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
had no health issues, but safety in the studio was appropriately addressed |
* Safety: |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I really loved the instructor - Ron Pokrasso - both his knowledge base and philosophy. The facility is fantastic, fully equipped and well-located within the city of Florence. |
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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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | ?? |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | share accommodations or use Airbnb; cook in your apt. kitchen. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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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How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | how jet-lagged I'd be! |
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! |