A very amazing time of growth and discovery Past Review
By Graydon D (Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics., The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 09/04/2014 to 12/20/2014 with
ICCS / Centro: Rome - The Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome
I learned so much about the professional practices and applications of my chosen majors, and how other people of other countries live their lives.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
This program was quite academically rigorous, as there was much research and writing to be done while we conducted our trips throughout Italy. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I loved the chance to live in the city of Rome, but I felt unable to grasp a complete immersion in the local culture. We felt somewhat isolated at times from the local population. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Simply, travel the city with people you know and know where you're going. |
| 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? | $50-100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | take advantage of free public transportation. Try to avoid taxis. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
The program had an optional Italian class. Other than that, there were no other serious attempts from the program to encourage our use of the Italian 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? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | LAT 365 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Use the language as much as possible, both with your fellow students and the natives of that country. Many natives will encourage you to practice their language. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I had learned more of the native language before I had left. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou 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! |
