Student Reflections

Students' Comments On The Florence Program

"The teachers were very accommodating whenever I needed help. They made the daily lessons fun and interesting."

"My Italian improved significantly."

"A decent classroom structure in the heart of Florence. Who could ask for more?"

"One of the best experiences of my life. Had I the "lire" I would go back in a heart beat."

"The entire experience was one of the best of my life."

"After the first month I decided to stay another month and a half to take another class at the Istituto and to enjoy Florenctine life. And I can't wait to go back."

"The teachers' enthusiasm and patience motivated us to learn. It was neat to have the course taught all in Italian."

"We at RIC are so fortunate to have this opportunity to study in Florence. I would tell anyone who is able to take advantage of this wonderful experience."

Elizabeth Parrillo

"The teachers were extremely gifted. They used every minute appropriately in order to present us with as much information as possible."

"I didn't expect that I would learn so much in so little time. I was in Italy for 20 days and by the end of the trip I was able to have conversations with people in the street."

"The staff, and especially the other students, seemed like old friends/family before the end of the first week."

"The course was much more challenging than I had imagined it to be, and I'm so grateful it was!"

"I had the best of both worlds: a huge, clean apartment and fantastic landlords who visited regularly to offer help add conversation."

"I will go back!"

"Everything was absolutely amazing."

"For me this was once in a life-time."

"The family was great, very nice, clean, helpful, generous."

"Living with a family was the best part of the experience."