Tough, a lot of homesickness but a good experience. I love being a visitor & travelling & America Past Review
By Liza G (Public Relations, The University of Texas at Austin) for
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Rome, Italy
I learned I like America and people that speak my language and places that are efficient and friendly. I like to travel
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | John Cabot University |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Teachers weren't as organized as they should have been. They were very laid back which I enjoyed but realize that is not how it should be. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I do not attend PC |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was not very satisfied with my housing. I lived very far from the city center and the public transportation was not the best. The apartment was very dirty even though we had a cleaning service, she did not clean very well (dust, dirt, germs, etc.). I had to pay an extra $500 for nothing any more special than the other students not paying extra. |
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The food can get old but it's good still! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
i traveled every weekend with friends which was amazing. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
my program wasn't very caring or helpful when it came to sickness/safety. My friend went "missing" and her mom called our program and the program got mad at my friend. During a time like that, that's the last thing she needed. I, along with many others, had a number of items stolen (i.e. wallet, iphone, blackberry, italian phone) and it was very bothersome but my program didn't help me or comfort me in anyway. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | cabs, travel |
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? |
It was hard learning the new language because I was surronded by all Americans who spoke English with each other. Italians aren't the friendliest when trying to communicate with them (even if you try & know you're speaking the language right). |
Other Program Information
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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? | talk to someone in person before you come! |
