Ciao Roma Bella! Until We Meet Again Past Review
By Leanna H (Human Services & Rehabilitation, Assumption College) for
AIFS: Rome - Richmond in Rome and Internship Program
I learned a lot about myself and how independent I can be. I look at the world from a different persepective now and have realized not to sweat the little things in life.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Professors try to accommodate as best as they can to the American college way while still keeping with the Italian way of learning |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Administration was extremely helpful, not only with school, but if you needed advice on traveling or things to do in the city. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I had an amazing apartment in Prati! It was a huge place and we had internet and tv. The neighborhood was very quiet which was nice at night. I felt extremely safe there and the Metro stop was right down the road which was very useful. The only problem is we were pretty far from school and nightlife. |
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La insalada ricca!! Best salads and bruschetta ever! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
AIFS organizes a lot of trips that are worth while. Going to the sulfur baths was an experience I would not have thought of doing unless AIFS provided the opportunity for it. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe, especially in my neighborhood |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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 |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
You could practice with staff and other store owners by the school who were used to American students. A lot of people spoke broken English but they appreciated when you at least tried to speak in Italian |
| 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 do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Willing to step outside of their comfort zone and experience a whole new way of life |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Art and Culture in Rome |
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| Instructor: | Antonella Merletto |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Awesome professor! Great class; learned the most about Rome |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | Make sure you get multiple courses approved in case you don't end up taking the ones you originally intended on. |
