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Home Sweet Rome Past Review

By (American/United States Studies/Civilization., Salve Regina University) - abroad from 08/23/2012 to 12/14/2012 with

The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My study abroad experience has been a life changing opportunity and I am so thankful to have had the opportunity. I highly recommend a semester abroad, especially at AUR. I will look back on this time in my life 20 years from now with fond memories. I have met wonderful people from all walks of life and become much more independent individual.

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

AUR was my 'Home away from Home' Wonderful environment and helpful faculty.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Varies from each person

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Small academic community
  • Being in Italy
  • Wonderful staff
* What could be improved?
  • Preparation for Italian Housing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Besides being prepared for Italian Housing, I would change nothing

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.