Past Review
By Rachel B (Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services., SUNY - Binghamton) for
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Rome - American University of Rome
I love study abroad and traveling on the weekends. I met lifelong friends and had the time of my life!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
| The term and year this program took place: | Summer 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I line in a neighborhood apartment in Monteverde with 5 other girls. It was a great apartment <br /><br /> Good location, and I got to know the local stores and shops. |
| * Food: |
Italian food is fresh and delicious |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I met so many new people. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Doctor was available and the University helped out when my wallet was stolen. |
| 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? | 150 euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try to make dinner at home a few nights a week. |
Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | GO!!!!!!! |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Italian 100 |
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| Instructor: | Lucy Dulogou |
| Instruction Language: | Italian |
| Comments: | Lucy is a great professor, I learnt a lot! |
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