I Left My Heart In Rome, Italy Past Review
By Rachel B (Literatures and Cultures, University of California - Merced) for
University of California EAP (UCEAP): Rome - UC Center Rome
My experience was irreplaceable. I learned how to be more independent and gained a greater appreciation for the country.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
There was much more reading and writing than I expected. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everyone was extremely helpful and available at any given moment! The administration quickly got things done, and was extremely knowledgable. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The Residence in Trastevere was a bit far from school, but otherwise had the perfect central location! Tram and bus stops were literally right outside and connected to anything one would need! Trastevere was a safe neighborhood and had much to do/see! |
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The food was delicious, cheap, and fresh! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The Olive Oil excursion to Fiumone was the best! |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Rome was very safe! Do not walk around Testaccio or by Termini Train Station by yourself late at night though. |
| 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) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Because the program's participants were from California, we spoke English most of the time. |
Other Program Information
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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? | A student who is social and lives to explore will benefit the most from this program. |
Individual Course Reviews
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The Age of Baroque |
| Course Department: | Art History |
| Instructor: | Paolo Alei |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | This was by far the best class I took abroad, as well as the best class I have taken throughout my educational career. Paolo is brilliant, engaging, and challenges his students. I learned the most in this class and gained a whole new understanding and appreciation for Rome. If it were not for Paolo I would have not seen half of the things I did in Rome. He takes his classes from one part of the city to the next, exploring every crack and crevice along the way. His class is very fast paced and requires much studying and memorization, but WELL worth it. |
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