Amazing Spring in Rome! Past Review
By A student (Villanova University) - abroad from 02/01/2012 to 05/18/2012 with
IES Abroad: Study Rome - Language & Area Studies
I learned about so many new cultures and I even learned more about the US from being away from it for so long. I learned that I can get along with all types of people and that I can adjust and be flexible to travel the world.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
|
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Really interesting classes and great teachers |
|
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
|
|
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
IES was great but the company they used for housing wasn't as good. Not as helpful as I would have wanted. |
| * Food: |
I was in Italy. |
|
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
|
|
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I sprained my ankle and they helped so much and got me excused from some classes with no problem. |
| * Safety: |
No problems |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
|
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) |
I spent a lot, but I don't regret it. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $400 for food, travel, etc. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't worry about saving money, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
|
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
Best teacher ever |
| 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? | none |
| 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? | Make friends in the host country and speak with them. Also challenge yourself to use the language with your roommates when you're just hanging out. |
Other Program Information
|
* Where did you live?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you live with?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you take classes with?
Select all that apply |
|
| 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? |
|
| * What could be improved? |
|
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I was a little nervous about going abroad so I wish I just knew everything was going to turn out great. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
IT 151 |
| Course Department: | Italian |
| Instructor: | Giulia Parte |
| Instruction Language: | Italian |
| Comments: | Challenging but extremely helpful! |
| Credit Transfer Issues: |
