Rome: Another Home Past Review

By (Physics., The Catholic University of America) for

Catholic University of America: Rome - CU Rome Campus

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes -- I'm really happy that I got a better grasp on the language and insight into another culture. It's definitely made me into a globally-thinking person.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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? My biggest expense was travel.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? 120
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

I practiced the language with my host parents. Everyone in the program spoke English.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans