Not really what I was expecting Past Review

By (Architectural History and Criticism., Tufts University) - abroad from 01/27/2012 to 05/11/2012 with

Trinity College Rome Campus: - Study Abroad in Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, it was worthwhile. I learned a lot more from my individual travels than from my program though.

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.

A lot of work without actually learning anything. I learned much more on my own than I did in the classroom

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

We were on our own for most meals, which wasn't well-advertised

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local 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? No

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $250

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
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? 3
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? Take it upon yourself and don't rely on your program to force you to practice

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Other
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • Great location in Rome
* What could be improved?
  • Living situation - we were living with nuns we were really loud - we were annoyed and they were annoyed
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That we weren't going to be fed every meal