Rome, best time of my life Past Review
By Sofia M (Theater, Fordham University) for
Temple University International Programs: Rome - Temple University in Rome
I gained language, world outlook and a wonderful 4 months.
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. |
The classes were more challenging and much more interesting. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Most of my expectations were met, as a non-Temple student it was confusing as to who to go to for help but they were helpful. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
food is amazing |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Traveled with classes and friends alot. All wonderful. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe in Rome and needed no vaccines etc. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | You will probably spend more money on food than you're used to but if you use the kitchens and shop at markets you can avoid that. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | If you want to travel you need to be prepared to spend a lot more money. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Italian 4 |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I used Italian in all every day interactions, but at school and at home we spoke English. |
| 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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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? | it's amazing! you should be interested in learning about italian art and culture through your classes. |
