Past Review
By Anna D (accounting, SUNY - Binghamton) for
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Rome - American University of Rome
yes it was amazing. i saw so many countries that i wouldnt of otherwise. i wish the classes had been easier. but it was good that they were challenging. but sucky since i didnt do so well since i would rather do other things than work.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2010 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
i expected more of a break being an abroad student but i wasnt given one.grading system was fine. workload a lot since i wanted to go away every weekend. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
the neighborhood was great i lived in monteverde. it was greatttt. <br /><br /> could have been closer to the center of rome. very close to class though a ten minute bus ride. they gave us all the items like sheets and cookware. |
| * Food: |
this is why i got so fat. cause of the amazing food in restuarants and food that i cooked in my ho;use., |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
gooododdd time. went to sicily with the school. great trip learned a lot |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
they told you where to go if anything was the matter |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | groceries - 40 euros eating out 3x per week - 50 euros phone - 5 euros per week maybe 10 i brought all my toilitries in total going away about 12 weekends i probably spend 7,000-7,500 dollars |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | bus pass 30 euros a month. cell phone pay as you go is veryyyy expense. your money disappears with out even a phone call. it really sucks |
Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
the language was great. i could practice with everyone. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | save your money. you will love it and spend a ton of money. |
