Everyone Should Study Abroad If They Have The Opportunity! Past Review

By Ryan S (History, University of Arizona) for

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Rome, Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

Definitely worthwhile. I gained so much knowledge and perspective on the culture of Italy and Europe in general. Would recommend studying abroad to any student who is thinking about this opportunity. Probably the time of my life and will never forget these past four months.

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

* Overall educational experience Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.	Thoughout the grading was fair and similar to my host University in America.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program	Responded to emails and concerns in a promptly manner. Always wanted to help the students with their problems or questions!
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?
* Food:	It is Italy, so the food is great!
* Social & Cultural Integration: How integrated did you feel with the local culture?	Field trips were fun and memorable!
* Health Care: How well were health issues addressed during the program?
* Safety:	I felt safe in Italy.
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
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?
Language acquisition improvement?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live? Select all that apply	Apartment
* Who did you live with? Select all that apply	Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?	diversity of students from America
* What could be improved?	Italian 101

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:	Italian
Course Department:	101
Instructor:
Instruction Language:
Comments:	Since I already finished my language requirement, Italian 101 is not going to transfer over for any type of credit. I had Italian Mon-Thursday at 9pm everyday. Since I had never taken Italian before, I was forced to take this class. Since I am graduating this semester abroad, I had four other upper division courses I needed to focus on. It was unfair to me and to my professor for having to take this course. The only reason I went to class was to not get kicked out of the program for being absent. I understand part of studying abroad is learning about a different culture and language but I should not have been punished or threatened to get kicked out of CEA for not showing up for a class I was forced to take, and I am not going to get credit for.
Credit Transfer Issues: