Italy Laptop: June 2010

is $6,770 to much for two months in Italy to study abroad?
Is 6,770 to much money to spend for study abroad for just two months in Italy? I want to go but I don't know if I should just wait till I go to a university and then spend the money to study abroad there or just do it while I'm in community college I need help I only have till Saturday to decide and I'm lost please help here are some info about the programe here is an overview of the program: Florence, Italy Fall 2011 Departure date: Thursday September 22, 2011 Return date: Saturday November 26, 2011 AIFS will serve as the provider for services related to this program Classes will start approximately six weeks prior to departure at Southwestern College. Attendance for class meets is mandatory. (Information is subject to change and will be updated as it becomes available) The cost for this semester abroad program is approximately $6,770 (based on an enrollment of 40 students), and includes the fRound trip Â· Roundtrip airfare to Florence, Italy. Â· Shared room in a self-catering student apartment in the Historical Center of Florence. Typically there are four students to each apartment with regular cleaning service and a change of linen provided. Apartments are a maximum of 20 minutes walk from the study center. Â· Native Italian faculty and an on-site coordinator in Florence. Â· Transportation from airports in Italy. Â· A nine week museum pass providing unlimited free entry to the following museums: Uffizi, Bargello, Accademia, Palazzo Pitti, San Marco Museum, Boboli Gardens, Medici Chapel, Cenacolo di SantÂ¹Andrea del Sarto, Giardino della Villa, Medicea di Castello, Villa Medicea di Poggio a Caiano and Villa Medicea della Patraia. Â· A full-day excursion to Siena and San Gimignano including round-trip transportation by private bus, the services of a professional English-speaking guide, lunch and entrances. Â· A full-day excursion to Perugia and Assisi including round-trip transportation by private bus, the services of a professional English-speaking guide, lunch and entrances. Â· The educational center has two computers (PCs), which are free of charge as well as free wireless connection throughout the center for students to use with their laptops. Â· Membership with borrowing rights to the British Institute Library in Florence. Â· Student medical and program fee refund insurance policies, as outlined in the program brochure. Coverage includes $10,000 accidental medical expense and $10,000 accidental death payment plus 24-hour emergency care assistance during the program and repatriation in cases of verified emergency beyond the studentsÂ¹ control. Note: There is also an additional nonrefundable fee of approximately$450 for airline taxes/fees, and an apartment security deposit, which is refundable at the end of program. Items not included in the program: Â· Course Registration fees ($26.00 per unit) Â· Books Â· Any personal expenses Â· Airport departure taxes Â· Visa fees Â· Passport fees Â· Food Â· And other related items not included in the program cost. There is a $400.00 application fee due at the time of registration with the balance of the program costs due in three payments.
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They offer you a lot of services, but really, you can get them with half of that price! If you go alone or with friends. A room in Florence 2 months cost from 300 to 600 eur each months, total from 600 to 1200 eur total. Excursions and museums aren't expensive, and you would choose which you prefer. Also, you would really join the italian life and way of life, learning to speak italian.. 'cause generally with groups of students you pass a lot speaking your own language. Then, the price of the flight, but it's probable that for that you would spend the same money. In conclusion, of course alone (or with one or some friends) you would spend much less, but I don't know if you can at the same join the students program. Also, you have to be 18. Don't worry about safety, it's safe. If you're only looking for community programs, I don't know if it's one of the most expensive, but sure it's expensive. Hope I've been helpful
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Ciao, It isn't clear what you'll be studying at this program. Is it an Italian language course? Will you be earning credits for your degree back home? Would you like to study abroad as part of your studies or do you just want to come to Italy to travel and have the experience? US $6,770 for two months is not a lot if it includes tuition (the cost of your studies) since it also covers airfare (from where? plane tickets from the US east coast sometimes cost half of what they cost from the western states), shared apartment, students medical insurance (required for studying in Italy), the museum pass and 2 days out. Keep in mind it doesn't include books, which are expensive, your personal expenses and FOOD, in addition to other various fees. So you're really looking at spending a few thousand more as part of the experience, I'd say at least $2000 more for food and the various other expenses not included. Studying abroad is a wonderful experience, I'd recommend it for everyone. But it is different from just visiting as a tourist, it is not cheap and it is part of the same investment you are making in your future as is college, whether it is a community one, state one or private. My personal recommendation is to ask yourself how the two months fit in your general plans.... because traveling here for a few weeks as a tourist would be cheaper! If the program is part of your studies, then just plan on a bigger budget than the program lists as their cost, you need to cover all the extra expenses not covered. Search and see what other similar programs cost as well. It is hard to know if it is too expensive, not knowing where you're flying from and whether the fee covers your class(es)

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