The beginning of the rest of my life-- Study Abroad is a life changer Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Temple Rome offers difficult courses in which a lot is expected out of you. However, some schools may not find it to be as rigorous as their home university. Temple Rome has higher expectations that many other programs.

On-site administration of your program

More than helpful and always on top of things. There was always someone there to answer any questions I had.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Housing was wonderful. the apartments were big and clean and had maid service and a full size kitchen. Loved being in a Roman neighborhood and taking the metro to school. Location near the Vatican City was amazing.

The food in Italy is incredible but none is offered from the program on a regular basis. It can be a little pricey if you're used to a meal plan but it was worth eating as the locals do.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I lived with American students so I was not very immersed. However, the program tried to incorporate things such as Wine Tasting, a walking tour, and a talk about the social and political climate of Italy at the time. Integration was so-so but a lot of that was my own doing.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I hurt my toe during the semester and asked for it to be seen by a local doctor. I asked someone in my program and had an appointment set in less than an hour and got seen in a local hospital just days later. The trip to the hospital was long but I was well taken care of and was given step by step directions on how to get there. Additionally, my student travelers health insurance ensured that I paid nothing for the visit at all.

I always felt very safe in Rome. Besides the pick-pockets, which I was able to avoid, there were no other major threats at all. I felt safer in Rome at night than I do in my home city or in my university's city. Keep an eye on your stuff, a friend of mine fell asleep on a train with her bag across from her (not next to her or on her lap, etc.) and a man walked by and took her bag and got off the train while she was still sleeping. If you are vigilant and take necessary precautions, you will be more than fine.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Finances were a bit difficult for me only because I am used to having a meal plan, etc. However, food and drinks were far more reasonable in Rome than any other country I visited or heard about. More than affordable if you SAVE MONEY BEFORE! Additionally, the conversion rate was terrible when I was abroad so I lost a bit of money on that, but that was truly unavoidable.

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

As someone who knew no Italian before heading to Italy, I was surprised to see how far I got and how much I learned. That being said, all my classes were in English besides my Italian language class and I lived with fellow Americans so I am still far from fluent.

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• My peers were incredible, as was the administration at the school and all they did for us.
• The teachers were so intelligent and interesting, as were the classes.
• The food and location. Rome, the Eternal City, cannot be beat.

• WiFi was an issue

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