Going abroad helped me find myself as an individual. Past Review
By Dylan M (Business Administration and Management, Trinity University) - abroad from 05/24/2016 to 07/28/2016 with
Arcadia: Rome - Arcadia in Rome
I learned a lot about myself as an individual, how to be even more independent, and how to communicate and make friends with others.
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Personal Information
| 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. |
Did a great job getting me involved into the culture while offering help wherever I may need it. Professors treated me like family. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were always making sure I felt comfortable. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The students were given different apartments that weren't necessarily equal in quality but they were all nice. |
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Amazing, plenty of included meals as well. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I lived in a full Italian neighborhood away from tourists so I became very integrated. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Everything was available, but I didn't have to use it. |
| * Safety: |
Safety procedures were followed at all times. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I loved everything about my program and experience, I would just maybe go to a different country. |
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? | $150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Bring more money than you think you need. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How expensive it can be and being better prepared for the things I want to do abroad that aren't included in the program. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
A European Human Rights Crisis |
| Course Department: | History |
| Instructor: | Stefania Giladroni |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | We went on a trip to Southern Italy to see the immigrants as they arrived in Italy as well as visit the migrant centers. I learned a lot about the history of immigration in Italy and how it is a big part of their culture. Seeing the issues as well as the people of Italy and how they deal with it really stuck with me, especially when I put it in perspective with the United States. Our professor did a great job providing us with all the information to be prepared for the written tests on the information we were learning and always made sure everyone was contributing to class discussions. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | No |
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Anti-Mafia Movement |
| Course Department: | Sociology |
| Instructor: | Alberto Corbino |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | The learning style was something I really enjoyed. We would use the information we learned in class and then watch a movie about it following every lecture. All of the movies were 100% applicable and it was a great way for the other students and I to be greater interested in learning the information. We also went on 10 day trip to Southern Italy to the heavy mafia influenced areas and heard stories and met people I'll never forget, some people live a life one could never imagine. I was proud to give a final presentation over this once in a lifetime experience. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | No |
