John Cabbot University in Rome Past Review
By gabrielle v (consulting, The College of William and Mary) for
API (Academic Programs International): Rome - John Cabot University
Yes very worthwhile. Gained a sense of independence and an appreciation for US. Learned how to travel light and on a budget and greater understanding of history and different cultures.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | John Cabbot University |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload was relatively easy however there was a lot of group work for my business classes and it was often difficult to meet in groups or be on the same page for certain projects. Overall I felt the reduced workload gave me more time to experience the country and travel. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Housing was excellent. Great location and apartment filled with Americans. heavy security and noise violations and fees though. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Favorite API events include cooking lessons (Florence) and thermal baths (Tuscany). Also, I really enjoyed the wine and food tastings. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Safe if traveled in groups and always Taxis available. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Flights and trains are pretty expensive and include a lot of hidden fees and taxes. Also, even though many things for apartment provided, still needed to buy more. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | none |
Other Program Information
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Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Principles of Management |
| Course Department: | MGT 301 |
| Instructor: | Paganini |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Great course, very enjoyable to attend. Professor inspired group work and participation. |
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International Economics |
| Course Department: | EC 316 |
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| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Very challenging course, poor teacher who was unable to answer students questions. Do not take class. |
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New Product Management |
| Course Department: | MGT 304 |
| Instructor: | Paganini |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Interesting class, very applicable to daily life. |
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