I literally fell in love with Rome, the people and the culture! Past Review
By Maitha A (International business minor in italian, University of San Diego) for
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Rome, Italy
I cannot imagine myself anywhere else this semester but in Rome, I have learnt so much about myself, the people and culture
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | John Cabot University, Rome Italy |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I think that the workload was the perfect amount and I enjoyed some of the teaching methods as we were given many case studies and then present them to the class. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The strengths: I am very happy with the program as they are very kind, well organized and encouraging. I dont have any comments for the weaknesses |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
at Chianti restaurant next to Fontana di trevi, best food ever! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
sign uo for the Campagna trip , you wont regret it! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe as long as you are aware with your surroundings and try to have someone with you especially at night. |
| 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 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I was able to practice my Italian with both the CEA and stuff and in Rome as the majority of people only spoke Italian |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I highly consider students to study abroad, it will be an experience that will be unforgettable and spectacular |
