Learned so much Italian because no one wanted to speak English Past Review
By Faina L (Accounting, SUNY - Binghamton) for
SUNY Broome: Rome - Study Abroad at American University of Rome
Yes! I learned a lot about a totally different culture and learned how to cook a lot!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2010 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Learned a lot while not being having pressured to. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very slow responses to housing problems, no email system or announcements |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Shared a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with 5 other girls. It got very messy! <br /><br /> I lived too far from the school to walk and too far from other students. |
| * Food: |
Delicious pasta dishes! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
If the school had a dorm building, more people from the school would know each other. They had some parties for the school but few people went. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Safe neighborhood and on site doctor. |
| 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? | Toiletries and school supplies are very expensive! Bring your own! |
Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Learned so much Italian because no one in my neighborhood wanted to speak English. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Do it! It's a great experience. I went with a close friend and we had a great time but having her made it easier. |
