The Pros and Cons of Rome Past Review
By Charlotte H (Government, The University of Texas at Austin) for
St. John's University: Rome - Discover Italy
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
yes
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month | 
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 * Overall educational experience
 Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.  | 
 Great program. I enjoyed the seminar format.  | 
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 * Host Country Program Administration
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 * Housing:
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 * Social & Cultural Integration:
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | no | 
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | 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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 * Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | intellectuals | 
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