Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Experience of a life time Past Review

By (Bentley University) - abroad from 09/03/2012 to 12/14/2012 with

John Cabot University - Study Abroad in Rome, Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a lot of self confidence and grew as a person. It was completely worthwhile.

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.

Really enjoyed some classes, overall they were not very intense or work heavy.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I enjoyed the apartments, but some rules seemed childish.

* Food:

I didn't eat in the cafeteria too often but the food was average.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Very safe area, still a city though; must still be careful at night.

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)

If you plan on doing a lot of travel and going out at night, you will need more than your normal student budget for sure.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Varied from week to week depending on where I traveled that weekend.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook food often.

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

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? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? two semesters
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Location
  • the people
  • the country
* What could be improved?
  • the rules of the dorm
  • attendance policy
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I was able to speak Italian more before arriving.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.