Documentary Photography: Italy : Testimonials (Rome)
The following program testimonial responses have been selected for publication by International & Study Abroad Programs
ISAP Program Evaluation Testimonial
What impact has your study abroad experience had on your life and studies?
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It was amazing. Really one of the best experiences of my life. Wish I could've stayed longer.
— Vincent Gunn, Summer 2016 |
What impact has your study abroad experience had on your life and studies?
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The Italians have taught me to appreciate the little moments more.
— Rebeca Castilho, Summer 2017 |
What impact has your study abroad experience had on your life and studies?
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Studying abroad has made a huge impact in my life. I have changed in person and character with the experiences that I have encountered. My photography has developed and curated to my taste and personality in a finer perspective.
— Carlos Arenivas, Summer 2018 |
What impact has your study abroad experience had on your life and studies?
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It was the best way to end college. It was very educating and yet a lot of fun. I got to immerse into a completely new for me culture and learn to understand it better. Now I can use this experience in my future career path.
— Tatiana Barsukova, Summer 2018 |
What impact has your study abroad experience had on your life and studies?
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Study abroad has introduced me to my best friends!
— Phillip Gregor, Summer 2019 |
What impact has your study abroad experience had on your life and studies?
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Being able to do more hands-on art history work and to be able to present on the Venice Biennale was probably the highlight of my academic time at Fordham.
— Alexandra Oduber, Summer 2019 |
How will you keep your study abroad experience alive back in the US and Fordham?
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Encourage others to go abroad.
— Vincent Gunn, Summer 2016 |
How will you keep your study abroad experience alive back in the US and Fordham?
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I will attempt to experience life to the fullest once I'm back home.
— Rebeca Castilho, Summer 2017 |
How will you keep your study abroad experience alive back in the US and Fordham?
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Studying abroad opens your eyes to enjoy every little moment—to live in the moment. Returning to Fordham and New York City, I will use the tools I learned abroad to make the best of what I have and see what I already know in a different perspective.
— Carlos Arenivas, Summer 2018 |
How will you keep your study abroad experience alive back in the US and Fordham?
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Learning about mentality of Italian people changed my own. I started taking things a bit easily and enjoy myself more.
— Tatiana Barsukova, Summer 2018 |
How will you keep your study abroad experience alive back in the US and Fordham?
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I'll keep taking Art History classes and apply what my professors taught me.
— Alexandra Oduber, Summer 2019 |
How will you keep your study abroad experience alive back in the US and Fordham?
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With my new found appreciation I will advise others to go on study abroad. In addition, I will share my experience with others.
— Robert Stryczek, Summer 2019 |
What suggestions or advice would you give to a prospective study abroad student?
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Do it and do as much as possible while there.
— Vincent Gunn, Summer 2016 |
What suggestions or advice would you give to a prospective study abroad student?
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Have fun!
— Rebeca Castilho, Summer 2017 |
What suggestions or advice would you give to a prospective study abroad student?
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Take Rome Athenaeum summer class! It is so much fun. Even if you are not really into art, you still learn a lot, and the professors make everything very interesting! This program includes every main component for a great class: great place (Italy is amazing!), great material, and two most amazing professors I have ever had teach me: Joanna Isaak and Jennifer Udell!
— Tatiana Barsukova, Summer 2018 |
What suggestions or advice would you give to a prospective study abroad student?
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Flexibility is extremely helpful.
— Phillip Gregor, Summer 2019 |
What suggestions or advice would you give to a prospective study abroad student?
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Try to find someone who went to the program and talk to them about any questions you might have.
— Alexandra Oduber, Summer 2019 |
What suggestions or advice would you give to a prospective study abroad student?
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They definitely should do it! It is a great experience and it gives you a great appreciation for the rest of the world and home.
— Robert Stryczek, Summer 2019 |