Summer 2013 Participant
I learned that I should have reviewed the basics of Italian before traveling, such as "hello," "thank you," "please," and "restroom," to name a few. It would have been a lot easier for me to communicate the first day with people that live there rather than learn it as I went, but I was still able to communicate and learn throughout the trip!
Summer 2017 Participant
This program taught me that its important to pack light! I traveled pretty light for the length of my program but there were some things i never touched. Its tricky getting luggage on public transportation in general and especially in foreign countries.
Summer 2017 Participant
I did some research for the class work before we left, but I should have explored more than just my 1 topic. I learned a lot about Italian social work, but I would recommend doing some background research before going.