Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Semester Abroad with AIFS Past Review

By (Saint John Fisher College) - abroad from 01/26/0017 to 05/12/0017 with

AIFS: Rome - Richmond in Rome and Internship Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Handling stress, foreign language skills, organization, adaptability, independence, responsibility, ability to take initiative, communication and planning.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I got sick when abroad and the doctor made a house call for me and my advisor walked me to the pharmacy to make sure I got the right medicine

* Safety:

Also felt safe!

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

Hands down the best time of my life and everyone went out of their way to help

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)

Very good meal plan through AIFS, included in price of package

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? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The staff
  • The included trips
  • The included meal plan
* What could be improved?
  • the departure date
  • grading system
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Don't overpack!