Past Review
By Yehoshua C (Accounting, SUNY - Binghamton) for
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Rome - American University of Rome
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I loved it. The art and history was amazing. I loved the ability to learn new artforms such as drawing.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2010 |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
An apartment in the Monteverde area. Three bedrooms shared by two students each. <br /><br /> |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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? | Traveling expenses escalate quickly. |
Language
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Other Program Information
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Individual Course Reviews
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Global Ethics and Policies |
| Course Department: | Political Science |
| Instructor: | Paolo Crocchiolo |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | A look into the realm of ethics in relation to modern documents such as the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. |
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Italian Sketchbook |
| Course Department: | Art |
| Instructor: | Breda Ennis |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Fantastic way to learn how to draw while traveling on site in Rome. |
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Writing Workshop |
| Course Department: | English |
| Instructor: | Lewis Klausner |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Standard first year writing course |
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Italian Language and Culture |
| Course Department: | Italian |
| Instructor: | Lucy Delogu |
| Instruction Language: | Italian/English |
| Comments: | A helpful course that enabled me to interact properly in stores and other public settings. Taught me about the culture in Italy |
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