Best Semester Ever. Past Review
By A student (Finance and Financial Management Services., University of Miami) - abroad from 01/23/2013 to 05/15/2013 with
The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I felt truly immersed in the European culture for the several months over there and loved every minute of it. There is no experience that can compare.
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. |
Great courses, fair course load which allowed plenty of time for traveling, very good teachers, I really enjoyed the academic aspect of the semester. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very helpful with everything I needed |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing arrangements were great, perfect location for our apartment on Viale Di Trastevere |
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Does this need to be asked?... You can't beat the food in Italy. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Very integrated, everyone around was interested in talking and practicing their English, and we easily learned our way around the entire city of Rome. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
No problems at all. |
| 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) |
The Euro to Dollar exchange rate was a little harsh, but prices were more reasonable than other cities in Europe. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Use the grocery store as often as possible and learn to cook some Italian food! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
I took an Italian course which helped to understand much better. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Nothing, I learned a lot more figuring it out on my own. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
