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Heart of the Roman Empire, birthplace of the Renaissance, Italy has made innumerable contributions to Western Civilization.
Though its history and landmarks are familiar to us from books and movies, there is no substitute for the first time you stand in front of the Colosseum where countless others have gon... More
| Provider: | AIFS |
| Location(s): | Rome, Italy |
| Year Founded: | 1964 |
| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
Anthony I. (Accounting, Bradley University) on September 15, 2011
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2011-06-25 |
| * End Date: | 2011-07-22 |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I love school. It was perfect |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Asbouletly amazing. No compliments at all, way more then to ask for. |
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| * Food: |
I wish the restaurant service got old but I loved the fact that we could to all of different restaurants. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Take every chance and opportunity you have from a cooking class to an Opera. Gelato at least once a day. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
From the Italian police chief, you will be safe if you act safe. |
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* Home Institution Advising:
How well did Bradley University prepare and support you for your time abroad? |
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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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A Look Back
| * If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same program? | Yes |
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You can not miss 100% of shots you do take. If you have any idea about going, take advantage of it. |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | One Hundred Percent |