Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best 4 months of my life Past Review

By (American University) - abroad from 08/29/2016 to 12/15/2016 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I realized that learning the language is the best way to make your abroad experience worthwhile. Even with the basic Italian I knew, I was able to better integrate into the culture. But the most important thing I gained was confidence. It is very rewarding to realize that you can figure out everything on your own as well as travel on your own.

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

All of my professors were qualified and passionate about what they were teaching.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

My apartment was spacious, had all the promised amenities and was close to public transportation and the university.

* Food:

Italy has incredible food options. There are places to get coffee everywhere and every corner has pizza/pasta, etc. I mostly cooked for myself during the week and went out on weekends.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I participated in a Language exchange, where I was able to meet some wonderful Italians.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Never needed services.

* Safety:

The university always had guards outside the entrance. Rome overall felt very safe, even at night.

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

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

* 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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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • University location
  • Great professors
* What could be improved?
  • More student clubs
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Rome is unbearably hot during August and September. It also DOES get cold during November and December so having the proper cold weather clothing is a must.

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.