Unforgettable Past Review

By (Journalism, University of Hartford) - abroad from 01/24/2017 to 05/12/2017 with

AIFS: Rome - Richmond in Rome and Internship Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I've never had the chance to leave the country, let alone have the opportunity to travel all over Europe while earning credits through the Italian system. I not only gained friends, and a different cultural way of living, but I gained a lot of knowledge about myself along the way.

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The classes were challenging but not impossible. The staff was absolutely amazing. Extreamly kind and helpful and made sure everything we need was in reach.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The location was phenomenal and the apartment was very modern.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I never once did not feel safe on my walk homes at night.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Basic Spoken
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • How organized it was
  • They take you multiple places
  • The work isn't too overwhelming
* What could be improved?
  • The grading system
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That even when you think you packed light, you need to pack lighter.