studying abroad is awesome Past Review
By A student (Dental, University of Nebraska - Lincoln) - abroad from 06/27/2014 to 07/26/2014 with
AIFS: Rome - Richmond in Rome and Internship Program
I learned about the culture. It was definitely worthwhile! i had so much fun.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
it was good! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very nice people! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Nice host family, missing a pair of shoes from my room. i wish i had more interaction with the family. They typically eat without me which makes me feel awkward. |
| * Food: |
Love having the food vouchers! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The language barrier is the only thing that was difficult. But I try speaking Italian and you can tell they appreciate it. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Didn't have any problems |
| * Safety: |
Rome feels safe. I didn't like the train ride and walk home to my host family though. So i would frequently leave my friends in Rome at an earlier time which wasn't ideal. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
5 food vouchers are life savers! |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | without food vouchers things were pretty expensive. 50 euros or more |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | DONT EAT AT THE TOURIST SITES |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Spanish 4 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | learn little saying such as hello goodbye, how much, where is, etc. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | pack extra clothes on take on bag ( luggage was lost for 5 days) don't bring expensive things. |
