There isn't a better place to study in Rome. Past Review
By Becca D (University of Missouri - Columbia) - abroad from 08/25/2014 to 12/13/2014 with
UW-Platteville Education Abroad at The American University of Rome (AUR)
I can't put into words what I learned from AUR. My life is forever changed. I gained confidence understanding of Italian culture and like 2,900 cool fact about Italy.
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. |
I found the range of classes that I could choose from at AUR extremely well broad. The classes themselves made studying while abroad easy because they were fun and interesting. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were amazing at making you feel welcome. The school isn't that big so most of the staff knows your name and is willing to help with anything and everything. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Location was GREAT, just a 10 minute ride to the middle of Rome with the coliseum. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
There's an English speaking hospital right by campus so the one time I needed more than the doctor on campus could do a student life administrator walked me over. |
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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) |
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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 |
The class was not to learn the language but the learn enough to get around effectively- it was very helpful and not hare. |
| 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 |
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Other Program Information
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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? | Brothers sandwiches are amazing and home baked has great American food when you need a little love. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |
