Past Review
By Alexandra B (PSYCHOLOGY., SUNY - Binghamton) for
SUNY Broome: Rome - Study Abroad at American University of Rome
It was definitely worthwhile, but part of me wishes I had done it alone so I would have been forced to try new things and be out of my comfort zone.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Too much work for being a study abroad. I wanted to take in Europe as much as possible. The teachers wanted you to do well and were always available to talk. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Overall the American University of Rome had a great community feeling to it. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My neighborhood was called Monte Verde vecchio, and it was very nice. <br /><br /> The neighborhood was very family oriented, which made me feel safe. My building and apartment were beautiful, however, the location was a bit out of the way of my school and of the night life. Everything was provided for us within the apartment. |
| * Food: |
Eat in Trastevere or find a little Osteria because the food is bound to be delicious! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
N/A. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Very safe, the staff took care of its students. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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? | A lot. There is really no way around it. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cabs were expensive. Food adds up, and so does traveling. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I practiced everyday with locals. A lot of people spoke english but i always tried to speak in Italian with them. |
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? | It is one of the most incredible learning experiences you will ever have. You will get to see amazing things that will never leave your memories. |
