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API (Academic Programs International): Rome - John Cabot University
Program Information
Students at the John Cabot University (JCU) in Rome can choose to study a wide variety of disciplines in English. Most API students choose to complete an Italian language course along with several other elective courses taught in English. It is highly recommended that students enroll in at least one Italian la... More
| Provider: | Academic Programs International (API) |
| Hosted at: | John Cabot University |
| Location(s): | Rome, Italy |
| Year Founded: | 1997 |
| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
James D. (Accounting, Saint Anselm College) on December 21, 2011
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2011-08-29 |
| * End Date: | 2011-12-17 |
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | John Cabot University |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Hit or miss on the teachers. Some were brilliant others shouldn't teach high school. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Approachable and knowledgeable |
| * Housing: |
A little far from campus, but worth the travel. Very safe area. |
| * Food: |
It's Italy, the food is amazing. NOTE they don't have peanut butter! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Capri was amazing. Florence was also great, especial the Florentine Steak. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Safe, just be wary of sketchy people (not to be insensitive but: "Gypsies") |
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* Home Institution Advising:
How well did Saint Anselm College 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100 on food, 100 on nightlife. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Just be aware of it, look at your bank statements. If you don't have online banking already, get it. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * 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? | Be open-minded and patient. Italians are not in a rush, ever. |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | Absolutely |