A True Roman Experience Past Review
By Katina (Villanova University) - abroad from 01/22/2018 to 05/12/2018 with
Arcadia: Rome - Arcadia in Rome
The experience was definitely worthwhile. Arcadia gave me a chance to have a true Italian experience. The administration was very helpful and the classes were interesting and informative. Each class also has an excursion to different cities which is a huge plus!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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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? |
Arcadia has several ways to integrate into the local culture. I participated in the Italian Family Project. I was paired with a local family and visited them once a week. I played with the children, had dinner with them and learned what a typical Italian family is like. |
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A few students were pickpocketed. Other than that, Rome was very safe. |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| 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? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | None |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Duolingo |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew more details on classes |
Individual Course Reviews
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Modern Life in the Eternal City |
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| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | An amazing way to explore Rome and learn about your new home. I would not have learned so much about the city without this class. |
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