Four months went by too fast! Past Review
By Erin F (University of Miami) - abroad from 01/20/2016 to 05/11/2016 with
The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned to open my mind to new and scary things and embrace the world around me. I had to make myself uncomfortable in order to truly experience studying abroad for all its worth and it was definitely worth it. I can also use a map now!
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. |
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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? |
Perfect place to really get immersed in Italian culture |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Doctor was literally NEVER in when I needed him |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I have never made a better decision in my life. I learned so much about myself and the world and it opened my eyes to opportunities and realities I didn't even know existed. This is something everyone should do given the chance. |
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) |
Rome is very college budget friendly |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 60 euros, and I ate very well and drank nice wine |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save eating out for when you go away on weekends and cook in your apartment as much as you can |
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? | They appreciate when you try - don't be scared! |
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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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Don't try to approach study abroad the way others have or the way you think you SHOULD - make it your own and don't let others influence the way you live your life. |
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.' |
