An Adventure! Past Review
By A student (Classical and Ancient Studies, Ashland University) - abroad from 08/28/2014 to 12/12/2014 with
The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It made me more comfortable in my abilities to be on my own. It was a worthwhile experience that I would love to do again!
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Italian food is amazing! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
By the end of the semester the local restaurant and shop keepers recognized me and other students and were sad to see us go. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I did get sick twice. The school had a free doctor for students. He was helpful and quick. No special vaccines were needed. |
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| 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) |
I would get out 80 Euro a week and normally wouldn't spend it all unless I went out or needed a lot of groceries. I did spend more when I would travel on the weekend. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Limiting how much I allowed myself to spend per week and on trips was extremely helpful. It is easy to conserve money as long as you pay attention. |
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 |
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| 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 |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | None. |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Don't be scared to mess up. Most people appreciate you at least trying to communicate in their language. |
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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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? | Coming from a town in rural Ohio I wish I had known how to get around using public transportation. It was a real struggle the first couple times since I had never used it. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou 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! |
