Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

When in Rome... Past Review

By (University of Miami) - abroad from 09/01/2014 to 12/12/2014 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
While abroad I learned so much about not only the Italian culture, but about myself! It was a life changing experience.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Administration was always available to help out students and to answer the plethora of questions that come with being a new student in a foreign country.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Housing located in the great neighborhood of Trastevere.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Locals are very welcoming to students from all over the world. Lots of opportunities to get to know a brand new 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $25-30
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Try to limit the times you go out for food, but when you do, make sure to avoid restaurants near the centers.

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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  • 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?
  • Local Culture
  • Ability to travel
  • FOOD
* What could be improved?
  • Better communication with home school while abroad.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Take the time to really get to know Rome, its a beautiful city with so much to take in. Don't worry about traveling all of Europe, enjoy the amazing city you are studying in.

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.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Consumer Behavior
Course Department: Marketing
Instructor: Marshall Langer
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Very interactive class! Professor truly values the opinion of his students and challenges students to think outside the box.
Credit Transfer Issues: No, the class transferred perfectly for my major.