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 · Roundtrip airfare to Florence, Italy. · 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. · Native Italian faculty and an on-site coordinator in Florence. · Transportation from airports in Italy. · 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 Sant¹Andrea del Sarto, Giardino della Villa, Medicea di Castello, Villa Medicea di Poggio a Caiano and Villa Medicea della Patraia. · 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. · 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. · 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. · Membership with borrowing rights to the British Institute Library in Florence. · 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 students¹ 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: · Course Registration fees ($26.00 per unit) · Books · Any personal expenses · Airport departure taxes · Visa fees · Passport fees · Food · 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. so you think it's worth it I found it to much for just 2 months and it being $6,770 but then again I dont know if its a good deal or not
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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no.
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That's actually cheap, considering many of your expenses will be covered and you will be getting good quality. If you're not convinced, ask a college counselor about it.
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First, I would ask to see if the university you are attending will receive foreign credit. Many US/ British Univerisities will receive foreign credit directly. That would cut your price in half. I'm not sure if you are "sold out" on Italy. If not, I would consider :Costa Rica, Thailand, or Czech Republic. All would be half price. It would also matter whether you need 6 credit hours or could just take 3. Many times people just want to enjoy a summer abroad and do not reallly consider the fact that the second set (credit 4-6) usually adds $1,500 to the bill. Finally, the price is middle of the road. There are some that are cheaper, but usually do not include a roundtrip ticket. I researched Germany last year and the cost of living is higher in Germany than Italy. I found a couple exceptions in Germany that were $2,500 US plus a plane ticket. I would imagine that it would be a little cleaper for the best deals. Many, Many, cummunity colleges in the US offer summer abroad to Italy. It is the #1 destination of study abroad for community colleges. Take a look around and you will find $4,500-$5,500 in Italy I am sure
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010
wifi on plane to italy
wifi on plane to italy?
If i took my laptop on an airplane to italy will there be wifi on the plane so i can use the internet? Also i'm taking alitalia airlines.. thank you.
Air Travel - 3 Answers
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No. Not unless someone on your plane has a cellphone that can support wifi
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No. Wi-fi is not available on any of Alitalia's aircraft. Have a great trip!
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Wifi on the plane currently depends on the ability to reach towers on the ground. Accordingly, when you're over the ocean, there will be no service. I've heard that there's a company planning to do satellite-based Internet on planes, but I don't believe that's yet in production
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If i took my laptop on an airplane to italy will there be wifi on the plane so i can use the internet? Also i'm taking alitalia airlines.. thank you.
Air Travel - 3 Answers
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No. Not unless someone on your plane has a cellphone that can support wifi
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No. Wi-fi is not available on any of Alitalia's aircraft. Have a great trip!
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Wifi on the plane currently depends on the ability to reach towers on the ground. Accordingly, when you're over the ocean, there will be no service. I've heard that there's a company planning to do satellite-based Internet on planes, but I don't believe that's yet in production
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
I want a Laptop for study purpose in Italy. Which brand and type is Ok
I want a Laptop for study purpose in Italy. Which brand and type is Ok?
Other - Computers - 5 Answers
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Hard to find bad laptops today. I'm sure there'll be some language things and maybe power issues - but any reputable company will do the job.
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now for future use you must go in ibm as you are studying you should have duo core processor with 512 mb ram 80 gb hardisk and dvd writer if your budget is low go for lenovo with the same configuration in future you can use laptop for minimum 5 years with this configuaration
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dell with core duo processor http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/entnb_e1405?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~section=overview#tabtop
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click on your internet explorer type in the search box laptop computer's the look at the websites and you will see many laptops to choose from with the option of how much cash you have to spend if you only have $300 save more money till you get $2000 then your get a good laptop but remeber coz you did not know how to do a search on the interner in the 1st place try looking back at your nursing home they may have one that they can give you for free
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SONY
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Other - Computers - 5 Answers
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Hard to find bad laptops today. I'm sure there'll be some language things and maybe power issues - but any reputable company will do the job.
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now for future use you must go in ibm as you are studying you should have duo core processor with 512 mb ram 80 gb hardisk and dvd writer if your budget is low go for lenovo with the same configuration in future you can use laptop for minimum 5 years with this configuaration
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dell with core duo processor http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/entnb_e1405?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~section=overview#tabtop
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click on your internet explorer type in the search box laptop computer's the look at the websites and you will see many laptops to choose from with the option of how much cash you have to spend if you only have $300 save more money till you get $2000 then your get a good laptop but remeber coz you did not know how to do a search on the interner in the 1st place try looking back at your nursing home they may have one that they can give you for free
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SONY
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Moving to Rome, Italy
Moving to Rome, Italy?
I might be moving to Rome, Italy in a few years but I am not sure yet. Just wondering, currently if I am a US citizen am I allowed to take my Dell laptop with Windows XP into Italy or is this not allowed? How is housing? Is it like the U.S. with neighborhoods or totally different? I'd be moving with my family, and there is 5 of us all together. How does it work to take pets? Is this allowed? I have a small adult beagle. Is there internet available at the hotels or residential parts of Italy? Any and all information on Italy and Rome, Italy would be greatly appreciated.
Other - Italy - 4 Answers
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If you plan moving to Italy, you need a permanent residence visa, "permesso di soggiorno" You can take your laptop, beware they have 220V, 50Hz. It is a different country, different lifestyle, you have to adjust to it. Good luck
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If it is your personal computer then you can bring it with you. Housing in Italy is generally much smaller than the uSA and normally in the cities you would live in an apartment. You do have different neighborhoods like in the USA. It is difficult to take pets and they normally have to go into quarantine. Internet is available everywhere. A good site on everything you need is this one http://www.informer.it/ I used it extensively when I first moved to Italy ten years ago and they provide answers on everything relating to moving to Italy.
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Yes, alas in Italy people are authorized to use windows XP :), you can brign your laptop; we use 220 V http://www.international-electrical-supplies.com/italy-plug-adapters.html http://www.travelproducts.com/electricity_guide.htm but you just have to change the cord (you can buy one in Italy), the transformer will work with no problem (in older models only you had to manually select "220" or "110"). Housing... like in the US, it depends: big city (then, downton or uptown?), small city, towns... Compared to the US, apart few exception on the Alps, all small towns are generally near (say, no more than 50 miles) to an at least medium size city (at least 50,000 inhabitants). It's very unlikable you don't have neighborhood, if you live in Italy, unless you deliberately choose to find a "quiet" place (if that is what you mean). Internet is available everywhere, broadband noe reach I'd say 70% of population or more. Internet in hotels: you have to check with the specific hotel you choose. Pets: generally, no problem. no quarantine is needed! Just the basic things you should have yet plus a little more (a veterinary certificate); but look here: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/NCIE/iregs/animals/it.html and here http://www.ambwashingtondc.esteri.it/Ambasciata_Washington/Menu/In_linea_con_utente/Modulistica/Modulistica.htm for infos and forms to download. Hope this can help.
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I moved to Italy almost over 4 years ago. You can bring your Dell computer you can bring what ever you want. If your dell is only 110v then you are going to have to get tranformes along with anything else that is 110v. If its 110-220v 50-60h you can just get an adoptor plug. Housing is very costly right now our rent is E900 which equals $1275 because of the exchange rate now. Housing is usually good. They have big houses usually close together with little to no grass. They like to build up so you may have a 3-4 level house they do have apartments but for 5 people you most likely will need to rent a house/villa. You can bring your dog we have a dog we got him here but many of our friends have brought there dogs from the states. You need to go to the vet. and get some paper work done and shots and certificate of heath usually no earlier then 10 days before the flight and then you need to check with you airline for other stuff. When you get here with your dog you need to get him on frontline the Italian or germany one because they have bad sandflyes and ticks put only dogs seem to get them not people. Then you need to get this msquito collar for the dog because the msquito carry this diesease that is like doggie aids and it will kill your dog if it get bit by a bug carring it but it kills the dog slowly. They do have internet serivce its called ADSL. they have three different companies Telecom which is the phone company for your house phone. and two others suck big time and they just use the Telecom hardware anyway so it does not work well. Most places have ADSL but you need to check it out when you are looking for a place. It also usually takes a while to hook it up it took us almost 6 months. any other questions let me know
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I might be moving to Rome, Italy in a few years but I am not sure yet. Just wondering, currently if I am a US citizen am I allowed to take my Dell laptop with Windows XP into Italy or is this not allowed? How is housing? Is it like the U.S. with neighborhoods or totally different? I'd be moving with my family, and there is 5 of us all together. How does it work to take pets? Is this allowed? I have a small adult beagle. Is there internet available at the hotels or residential parts of Italy? Any and all information on Italy and Rome, Italy would be greatly appreciated.
Other - Italy - 4 Answers
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If you plan moving to Italy, you need a permanent residence visa, "permesso di soggiorno" You can take your laptop, beware they have 220V, 50Hz. It is a different country, different lifestyle, you have to adjust to it. Good luck
2 :
If it is your personal computer then you can bring it with you. Housing in Italy is generally much smaller than the uSA and normally in the cities you would live in an apartment. You do have different neighborhoods like in the USA. It is difficult to take pets and they normally have to go into quarantine. Internet is available everywhere. A good site on everything you need is this one http://www.informer.it/ I used it extensively when I first moved to Italy ten years ago and they provide answers on everything relating to moving to Italy.
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Yes, alas in Italy people are authorized to use windows XP :), you can brign your laptop; we use 220 V http://www.international-electrical-supplies.com/italy-plug-adapters.html http://www.travelproducts.com/electricity_guide.htm but you just have to change the cord (you can buy one in Italy), the transformer will work with no problem (in older models only you had to manually select "220" or "110"). Housing... like in the US, it depends: big city (then, downton or uptown?), small city, towns... Compared to the US, apart few exception on the Alps, all small towns are generally near (say, no more than 50 miles) to an at least medium size city (at least 50,000 inhabitants). It's very unlikable you don't have neighborhood, if you live in Italy, unless you deliberately choose to find a "quiet" place (if that is what you mean). Internet is available everywhere, broadband noe reach I'd say 70% of population or more. Internet in hotels: you have to check with the specific hotel you choose. Pets: generally, no problem. no quarantine is needed! Just the basic things you should have yet plus a little more (a veterinary certificate); but look here: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/NCIE/iregs/animals/it.html and here http://www.ambwashingtondc.esteri.it/Ambasciata_Washington/Menu/In_linea_con_utente/Modulistica/Modulistica.htm for infos and forms to download. Hope this can help.
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I moved to Italy almost over 4 years ago. You can bring your Dell computer you can bring what ever you want. If your dell is only 110v then you are going to have to get tranformes along with anything else that is 110v. If its 110-220v 50-60h you can just get an adoptor plug. Housing is very costly right now our rent is E900 which equals $1275 because of the exchange rate now. Housing is usually good. They have big houses usually close together with little to no grass. They like to build up so you may have a 3-4 level house they do have apartments but for 5 people you most likely will need to rent a house/villa. You can bring your dog we have a dog we got him here but many of our friends have brought there dogs from the states. You need to go to the vet. and get some paper work done and shots and certificate of heath usually no earlier then 10 days before the flight and then you need to check with you airline for other stuff. When you get here with your dog you need to get him on frontline the Italian or germany one because they have bad sandflyes and ticks put only dogs seem to get them not people. Then you need to get this msquito collar for the dog because the msquito carry this diesease that is like doggie aids and it will kill your dog if it get bit by a bug carring it but it kills the dog slowly. They do have internet serivce its called ADSL. they have three different companies Telecom which is the phone company for your house phone. and two others suck big time and they just use the Telecom hardware anyway so it does not work well. Most places have ADSL but you need to check it out when you are looking for a place. It also usually takes a while to hook it up it took us almost 6 months. any other questions let me know
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