A Roman Holiday Past Review
By A student (Fordham University) - abroad from 09/02/2013 to 12/15/2013 with
Temple University International Programs: Rome - Temple University in Rome
Abroad is the most amazing experience a college student can have. I would recommend everyone goes, gets out of their comfort zone, learns about living in another country and take a break from the regular college routine.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Temple University had amazing professors and classes with both academic rigor, integration into Roman society and extensive studies in Italian culture. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The apartments were in the perfect location - near a metro stop, near buses and near The Vatican. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Completely. Temple Rome really made an effort to bring in real Italian mentors and the professors were extremely personable and a great reference for getting to know the Roman lifestyle. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
The heath care provided (HTH) was great I used it and was paired with an amazing doctor in Rome. |
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | €150.00 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Plan ahead, make a budget and make sure you are aware that things will be more expensive with a foreign currency, excess traveling, etc. |
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 took exit level Spanish but had never learned Italian prior to living in Italy. |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | PRACTICE. And take a course in advance if possible. |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How to speak Italian prior to living in Italy! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
