Rome Italy life as an Italian is sweet Past Review

By (Undeclared, University of Utah) for

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Rome, Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about myself and what I am able and not able to do. I have been able to make some great friends here that I have many memories with and will never forget. I have a much greater cultural awareness now

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.

The workload was about average and what i anticipated. I never have too much work and I never have to little. The grading system is the same although I do not agree with the attendance policy which in turn can affect your grade. I dont think I should be docked an entire grade for missing a class. That is the only thing that I do not like.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They are very helpful

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Good neighborhood, decent apartment space wise, but way too far from the school and from downtown.

* Food:

We had cooking classes that was fun

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The day trip to orvieto was a blast

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

The safety of the students was discussed thoroughly.

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)

Language

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

The program helped me learn the language very well. I think my language professor is a good teacher.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The faculty is great
  • Fun learning environment
  • Great day trips
* What could be improved?
  • The attendance policy is too strict
  • new desks
  • better bathrooms