Rome was an experience of a lifetime Past Review
By Nicole R (Business Administration, Towson University) for
The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Extremely. I learned a lot about myself, made a ton of friends, and got to see the other half of the world.
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 workload and grading system were pretty fair. Teaching methods were unique and beneficial. I had one class in which we did less book work and more conversational methods of learning. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Strengths: Always willing to help Weaknesses: None |
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* Housing:
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| * Food: |
Hard for picky eaters to adjust |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Loved traveling and meeting friends |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Some areas are better than others. Never walk alone at night. |
| 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? | The euro is not good right now so come with more money then you think you need. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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