Studying Abroad in Rome was my dream coming true Past Review
By Megan N (Anthropology., Towson University) for
The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Is this even a serious question? Of course it was!
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. |
It was typical but I had a lot of papers to write, other students had nothing. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everything was pretty normal. The student life office was a big help. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
The food is amazing. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
You really only interact with locals if you want to, but there are a lot of opportunities to get out around Rome. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
It was very safe, but the men were a little persistant and sometimes whiel on public transportation like the Tram a man would have his member out...which was very awkward. |
| 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? | It is VERY expensive. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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