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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:
Jessica V. (International Studies, University of Hartford) on September 07, 2010
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2010-01-10 |
| * End Date: | 2010-05-08 |
| 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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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The location was fantastic but they put 9 girls in each apartment. The apartment was too small for that many people. |
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How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Home Institution Advising:
How well did University of Hartford 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? | about 500 American dollars. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | don't be afraid to spend money. You're going to. It was much more expensive than I thought it was going to be but well worth it. You should spend the money instead of missing out on wonderful experiences. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same program? | No |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | I learned a lot about myself. |