Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

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By (Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne / IPFW) - abroad from 06/05/2016 to 06/26/2016 with

Purdue University Fort Wayne / PFW: Rome - Art of Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about the history of Ancient Rome and Italy and the stories behind different sculptures and artists. It was definitely worth while.

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I loved how much art we got to see and learn about.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $200-300
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Share food with friends. The portions are huge!

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

Most people spoke English and you could get by not knowing any Italian.

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? French from 1st-12th grade
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? Get an app or a recording and listen to basic phrases. Know the basics before going and it will help a lot.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • Sight seeing
  • Going exploring on our own
  • Learning about the most famous artists ever
* What could be improved?
  • Living situations
  • Curfew times
  • Professor needs to be more clear on deadlines and what he's looking for
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Basic Italian phrases.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.