This was the trip of a lifetime. Past Review
By jake.zirkle (Wheeling Jesuit University) - abroad from 07/04/2013 to 08/02/2013 with
Italy Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
This was extremely worthwhile. I plan on going to graduate school once I graduate with a focus on Roman History, so my time spent in Rome combined with what I learned from my professor will be tremendously helpful.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was an amazing experience. I could not have asked for a better professor. I learned more than I ever anticipated. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Our apartment was very nice and we were located in a great area. We were only about 3 blocks away from the Vatican. |
* Food: |
While in Italy I had some of the best food I have ever had. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt completely integrated into the culture by the time my study abroad was over. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
There was never a time during my stay that I did not feel safe. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
It is easy to live on a student's budget if you do not plan on taking trips outside of the city. |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I spent around $400 a week. |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Go the the market and buy bread and sandwich materials for your apartment. It is much cheaper than eating out two to three times a day. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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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? | 0 |
A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I was well prepared. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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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! |