An amazing experiene that will teach you about yourself and the world Past Review
By A student (Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, High Point University) - abroad from 01/20/2015 to 05/12/2015 with
The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I gained maturity and self-confidence in my ability to problem solve, travel throughout the world, and much more. This was the most worthwhile thing I have ever done for myself. I truly came back to the States a changed and more grown up person.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The education at AUR was okay, but I definitely feel that I am getting a better education at my home university. |
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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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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The school is mostly study abroad students, so you really have to make a personal effort to get to know locals or immerse yourself in the culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
There is a doctor on-site at the school. |
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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) |
Save your money up before you leave! |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 20-30 euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make a savings account specifically for studying abroad about a year in advance to when you want to go abroad and start saving as much money as possible. |
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? | Advanced |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 200 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Rosetta Stone will teach you far more Italian than the language professors at AUR. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| 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? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You will have bad days and hard moments, but joy is always right around the corner. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
