Qui l'Italia Past Review
By A student (Austin College) - abroad from 01/10/2012 to 05/20/2012 with
Arcadia: Rome - Arcadia in Rome
It was definitely worthwhile. If I could, I would do it again, although in another city or country. Study abroad tests your limits while creating opportunities to discover, learn, and understand yourself, others, and the world.
Review Photos
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Roma Tre |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
|
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Lacked structured academic composition and integration with locals |
|
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
|
|
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Students were located in a well furbished apartment however the apartment itself was located in dilapidated district outside of Rome's main area. |
| * Food: |
Delcious however students had to pay for there own meals. |
|
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
|
|
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
|
| * Safety: |
|
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
|
Finances
|
* 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) |
Rome, as are many european cities, are expensive due to the dollar-eur conversion rate. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $400 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Book through student groups such as EuroAdventures or book with economical airlines such as Ryanair or easyjet, just be prepared for unintended cinsequences. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
|
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
|
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| 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? | Beginner Italian II |
| 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? | Interact with local students and practice the language with peers and professors. |
Other Program Information
|
* Where did you live?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you live with?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you take classes with?
Select all that apply |
|
| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
|
| * What could be improved? |
|
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The structure and schedule of each class and location of apartments. |
