An Experience Like No Other Past Review
By A student (St. Norbert College) - abroad from 08/24/2019 to 12/14/2019 with
SAI Study Abroad: Rome - NABA Rome Fashion & Design
I gained a new perspective of looking at things along with unbelievable memories that I already can't believe happened. Very worthwhile
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program coordinators were amazing. They went above and beyond expectations and took away much of the stress that comes with being in another country. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Beautiful apartment with a large balcony |
| * Food: |
Amazing food everywhere |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
My friend had an emergency and SAI came and picked her up from her place and took her to the hospital. She even spent time with her in the hospital so she wouldn't be alone and brought her clothes and snacks. Healthcare was just as good or better than what we are used to. |
| * Safety: |
It is like any big city in the US, safe but watch out for pick pockets |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
SAI was amazing. They took us on trips that were included in the cost that were amazing and made my experience even better |
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) |
I traveled and ate out often, there are more cheap ways of doing it and expenses are low |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 80 |
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? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | I had no language experience in Italian before going |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Learn key phrases that you will use often |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| 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? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew how great it was going to be, I don't know if I fully appreciated it at the time |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
