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Rome, Italy: A Different World, A Different Me Past Review

By (Business Administration, Management and Operations., Providence College) for

Arcadia: Rome - Arcadia in Rome

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes it was very worthwhile. I made new and lasting friendships, learned some of the Italian language, and was able to travel to many countries that I have always wanted to go to. I have become more aware of worldly events and have become further interested in international business.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* 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? Yes

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Paying for school books as well as your permit to stay in the country. Also, manage your trips properly and think about where you are going to stay and how much money you will spend while there. Always estimate higher than thinking you won't spend that much.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
Language acquisition improvement?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Anyone who wants to experience new things and travel to different countries would mostly benefit from this program. It's important to have an open mind when traveling to different countries and experiencing new cultures.