Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I Never Want to Leave!!!! Past Review

By (University of California - San Diego) - abroad from 01/13/2015 to 05/09/2015 with

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Rome, Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
These past four months have been the best time of my life. I have made amazing friends and have been able to travel around Europe and in Italy and experience so many different countries. If I could I would permantely stay here, the thought of leaving in one week is heart breaking. I have grown into a more mature and independent person and am more open minded about the world surronding me. I would never trade this experience for anything and cannot describe in words how wonderful it has been. I would highly reccommend everyone to study abroad, especially with CEA. It will be the best time of your life.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? None
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • CEA staff is more than willing to help you in anyone possible
  • They treat you like their friends and welcome you with open arms
  • They are very organized and will do anything for our safety and security
* What could be improved?
  • The CEA computer lab could have more computers
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Just enjoy every moment you can because it goes by SO fast, you won't even see it coming.