Home Sweet Rome Past Review
By James D (Accounting, Saint Anselm College) for
API (Academic Programs International): Rome - John Cabot University
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Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | John Cabot University |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Hit or miss on the teachers. Some were brilliant others shouldn't teach high school. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Approachable and knowledgeable |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
A little far from campus, but worth the travel. Very safe area. |
| * Food: |
It's Italy, the food is amazing. NOTE they don't have peanut butter! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Capri was amazing. Florence was also great, especial the Florentine Steak. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Safe, just be wary of sketchy people (not to be insensitive but: "Gypsies") |
| 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? | 100 on food, 100 on nightlife. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Just be aware of it, look at your bank statements. If you don't have online banking already, get it. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? | Be open-minded and patient. Italians are not in a rush, ever. |
