Comments on: Italy: My remedy by Ana Stadthagen http://blog.florenceforfun.org/91/italy-my-remedy-by-ana-stadthagen/ A View of Florence Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:33:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: Rosa http://blog.florenceforfun.org/91/italy-my-remedy-by-ana-stadthagen/#comment-4540 Rosa Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:18:26 +0000 http://blog.florenceforfun.org/91/italy-my-remedy-by-ana-stadthagen/#comment-4540 Hi Ana, I am looking into the Florence Internship Program for Tourism and was wondering if you had any experience before you went to Italy? If you did, how was it different from the tourism industry in the USA? What challenges did you face, and what did you wish you knew about the internship before started? Do you think it's a good program for people interested in Tourism but with very little experience? Grazie mille! Hope to hear from you soon! Rosa Hi Ana,

I am looking into the Florence Internship Program for Tourism and was wondering if you had any experience before you went to Italy? If you did, how was it different from the tourism industry in the USA? What challenges did you face, and what did you wish you knew about the internship before started? Do you think it’s a good program for people interested in Tourism but with very little experience? Grazie mille! Hope to hear from you soon!

Rosa

]]> By: Ana http://blog.florenceforfun.org/91/italy-my-remedy-by-ana-stadthagen/#comment-5232 Ana Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:12:26 +0000 http://blog.florenceforfun.org/91/italy-my-remedy-by-ana-stadthagen/#comment-5232 Rosa, I did have work experience in the USA before my intership, but not in the Tourism Industry. As far as challenges, ofcourse there are many, but the fun kind, such as the language and cultural diffrences, yet nothing that with a little effort and willingness to learn cant be overcomed. I think with little, lots or no experience at all you should give it try, it's like I said in my blog, simply a life changing experience and an excellent move as far learning about the industry in a International aspect. DO IT ! BUONA FORTUNA! Rosa, I did have work experience in the USA before my intership, but not in the Tourism Industry.
As far as challenges, ofcourse there are many, but the fun kind, such as the language and cultural diffrences, yet nothing that with a little effort and willingness to learn cant be overcomed.
I think with little, lots or no experience at all you should give it try, it’s like I said in my blog, simply a life changing experience and an excellent move as far learning about the industry in a International aspect. DO IT !
BUONA FORTUNA!

]]> By: Virginette http://blog.florenceforfun.org/91/italy-my-remedy-by-ana-stadthagen/#comment-6431 Virginette Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:14:31 +0000 http://blog.florenceforfun.org/91/italy-my-remedy-by-ana-stadthagen/#comment-6431 Hi Ana, I'm looking into the internships that Global Experiences has to offer. What were some of the other agencies you looked into? Also, I took French in high school so i dont think that will help me very much :/ how fluent/able were you to get around italia with the language training you received? Looking forward to hearing from you. Virginette Hi Ana,

I’m looking into the internships that Global Experiences has to offer. What were some of the other agencies you looked into? Also, I took French in high school so i dont think that will help me very much :/ how fluent/able were you to get around italia with the language training you received? Looking forward to hearing from you.

Virginette

]]> By: Ana http://blog.florenceforfun.org/91/italy-my-remedy-by-ana-stadthagen/#comment-7114 Ana Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:33:12 +0000 http://blog.florenceforfun.org/91/italy-my-remedy-by-ana-stadthagen/#comment-7114 Hi Virginette, I went with Global Experiences as well because when you are shopping around they all cost and look about the same. Depending on the type of person you are and how independent you are I would recommend doing it on your own, those agencies do get paid for a lot more than what they do and if you plan ahead with time you could do it all by yourself, the people at florence for fun can be very helpful as well before you arrive and once you are there and helping you find even more fun activities to do. As far as the language most girls that go overthere get along fine without a word of Italian. Personally I did make a big effort to try to learn Italian when I was there and speak italian when I was out and about and it was great because I was treated as a local at times or they would appreciate the effort and be extra welcoming and hospitable with me. The language training from the school did give me a good start and basics after that I just learned from the people and from hearing it from my new friends. Do what you whatever you feel suits you best but go ahead and have the time of your life! Hi Virginette,

I went with Global Experiences as well because when you are shopping around they all cost and look about the same.
Depending on the type of person you are and how independent you are I would recommend doing it on your own, those agencies do get paid for a lot more than what they do and if you plan ahead with time you could do it all by yourself, the people at florence for fun can be very helpful as well before you arrive and once you are there and helping you find even more fun activities to do.
As far as the language most girls that go overthere get along fine without a word of Italian. Personally I did make a big effort to try to learn Italian when I was there and speak italian when I was out and about and it was great because I was treated as a local at times or they would appreciate the effort and be extra welcoming and hospitable with me. The language training from the school did give me a good start and basics after that I just learned from the people and from hearing it from my new friends.
Do what you whatever you feel suits you best but go ahead and have the time of your life!

]]> By: Patty http://blog.florenceforfun.org/91/italy-my-remedy-by-ana-stadthagen/#comment-9631 Patty Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:15:22 +0000 http://blog.florenceforfun.org/91/italy-my-remedy-by-ana-stadthagen/#comment-9631 Oh, Italy is so beautiful. Remedy for the senses and the soul :) Oh, Italy is so beautiful. Remedy for the senses and the soul :)

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