On my study abroad, I learned more outside the classroom than inside. Past Review
By Christine Z (Marketing., The College of William and Mary) for
John Cabot University - Study Abroad in Rome, Italy
Studying abroad was one of the best decisions I made in college. Although I was very well traveled, I'd never been to Rome. I'm happy that I took many trips throughout Italy and really got to know the country I was studying in. Studying abroad provides you will difficult challenges, but the experience helps you to grow and mature as an independent adult. The weath of knowledge you aquire outside the classroom is incomparable, and you will gain a plethora of lifelong memories.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I loved my two art history courses which were taught on site. I learned more outside the classroom than inside. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Housing was difficult to deal with but the student activities and the admissions office were lovely. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived with one other student in a two bedroom apartment. The kitchen was small but we each had our own bedroom. It was located right by the Vatican. |
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Italian food is incredible! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Rome has so much history and culture to offer. You won't be able to see it all in one semester! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Safety is an issue in any large city, but I had no problems. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Traveling is the most expensive aspect of your budget, so make sure to save a lot of money beforehand and set aside money for the end of your trip so you don't run out. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Nonw |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I didn't take any Italian language courses. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Go somewhere that you can integrate yourself into the culture. Pick a location that is easy to get to so that you can travel to other locations and visit other cities. |
