Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Rome-ing 2016 Past Review

By (Towson University) - abroad from 06/05/2016 to 08/31/2016 with

CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Summer in Rome

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a willingness to adapt very easily. I also gained so much independence which made it 100% worthwhile!

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.

* 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

My program in Italy exceeded my expectations in every way. From the food I ate to the people I met, my summer was filled with amazing adventures thanks to CISabroad.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 50 euros give or take
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy food at your local grocery store!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Other
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?
  • Food
  • History
  • Nightlife
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How much fun I was going to have!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!