Rome: truly the best experience of my life. Past Review
By Lauren J (Sociology., Saint Anselm College) for
AIFS: Rome - Richmond in Rome and Internship Program
My study abroad experience was more than worthwhile. It truly was amazing and I have honestly had a hard time being home! I loved Italy and the other parts of Europe i visited more than anything, especially Italy though. I feel like I could have stayed in Rome, I was very sad to leave, the experiences, the people, everything changed me and my outlook, and I was so happy there. I loved every second and wish I could go back!!!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
the program trips to Venice, Naples, Island of Capri, and Pompei were amazing. As well as the end of the program dinner on the top of the Marriot in Rome. All of the apertivos and day trips were memorable as well. Everything was so fun and so well organized. |
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We had a cop in Florence give us a lecture on safety that was very very informative. Never stop doing that! |
| 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I mostly spent money on traveling, I used my meal plan for food, and did not spend a lot during the week on personal expenses. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Europe is expensive!!! especially if you like and want to travel and shop!!! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | spanish 4 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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our classmates, as well as all locals in italy. everyone was more than welcome to help us practice our italian instead of speaking english! |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | be open to everything, and be willing do try, see, and do different things than you are use to! |
