Rome Past Review
By Michelle G (Business Administration, Fordham University) for
Loyola University Chicago: Rome - John Felice Rome Center
My study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile. I learned so much and was able to do things and go places that I might never be able to do again. I am much more aware of other cultures now and would like to study or work internationally again after this experience.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload was fair, but hard to get used to at first because there was less homework and busy work but we still had midterms, finals, and papers. The grading system was not clearly defined and different from my home university so it was hard to determine what my grades would be. The differences in educational system were clear just in how the teachers taught us but once I got used to it, it wasn't that hard to adjust. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program was great overall. I have no complaints whatsoever and all of my expectations were met or exceeded. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Very accommodating |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The Orientation trips and various study trips offered by JFRC were amazing and some of the best experiences of the entire semester. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I never felt unsafe in Rome or at my university. |
| 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? | 200 euro |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Remember that there is an exchange rate so you are not spending the same amount of money as you would be in America. I did not have very many or significant unanticipated expenses. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | none |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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 did you like most about the program? |
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