An Amazing Semester in Roma Past Review
By Chelsea L (Marketing, Michigan State University) for
The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Absolutely worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The courses are not blow off classes and require studying--however this shouldn't be a surprise to anyone in college. That being said, you won't be too busy doing homework on the weekends to travel. All of your professors will speak English so that shouldn't be a concern. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The support services at AUR were awesome. The Student Life Office plans activities and cooking classes every week. They can also help recommend weekend trips, give directions etc. They are an awesome resource, use them! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
You will live with American Students so you won't use Italian at home. |
| * Food: |
Food is available everywhere. Vegans and vegetarians won't have an issue finding food to meet their dietary restrictions. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
There is never a shortage of things to do or see in Rome... But take advantage of the trips planned by the ResGrads. The cooking classes are free and fun! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Use common sense, don't walk home alone and don't lose your keys with your address written on them. If you do, AUR can have the locks changed quickly. |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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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? | If you're interested in living in a city with incredible history, eating amazing food, meeting new people and challenging yourself--I would absolutely recommend this program. |
