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Roma: The City of History, Great Food, Beautiful Art, and Warm People. Past Review

By (University of Miami) - abroad from 01/25/2012 to 05/17/2012 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I made lifelong friends that share my passion of adventure and living life to the fullest. I learned to appreciate every second of each day and take advantage of all the opportunities that come my way.

Review Photos

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

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Great program!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

It's Italy, food is NOT a problem!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

It was great to interact with Italian merchants and local business owners.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Rome is a very safe city, even at night.

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)

Rome is a very affordable place to live. From pizza for 3-4 euros to three course meals for 10-14 euros.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? On average, I spent around 30-50 euros a week.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? It is better to shop at the grocery store or local markets to cook at home because eating out every day can get very expensive.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

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
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • On-Site Classes
  • AUR Cooking Classes
  • Trips around Italy
* What could be improved?
  • More interaction with Italians
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? AUR has an amazing International Relations program, and I wish I would have taken one of those courses.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!