Roma Lovin' Past Review
By Darian G (International Affairs, Baylor University) - abroad from 01/09/2015 to 05/08/2015 with
John Cabot University - Study Abroad in Rome, Italy
I gained a new perspective on life, a new language, some of the closest friends I've ever had in my life and experiences that will stay with me forever. It was more than worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I absolutely loved the professors and the educational experience that I received at John Cabot, all of them are super friendly and willing to talk to you! I would suggest taking Professor Argentieri for Politics of Developing Countries, he is such a sweet and wise man and a great professor! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I absolutely loved the SAI program, all of the workshops and trips that you can take through the program and awesome and I would do it over again if I could! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Very! |
| * Food: |
The food here was amazing, I cannot even tell you how amazing authentic Roman food is. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Very, but you get in what you put in! You have to put forth the effort to make sure you know the language and learn the way of the people! |
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* Health Care:
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| 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? | Grocery trips in Italy are normally daily or every 2-3 days, so food was a main expense but it's worth the freshness and the experience! |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save your change, Italians prefer that you use coins as opposed to bills, so just beware! |
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 |
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| 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? | 4 semesters of spanish |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Grocery stores and ordering food really helps, and there are plenty of apps that you can use to help you along as well! Also, don't be afraid to ask the locals how to pronounce something, they are very kind and would love to help you learn correctly! |
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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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That it's okay to be afraid but don't let that stop you from putting yourself out there. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |
