Adventure Past Review

By (Villanova University) - abroad from 01/26/2016 to 05/14/2016 with

Arcadia: Rome - Arcadia in Rome

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Italian culture

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.

* 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?

* Safety:

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50 for food and transportation. Not including weekend trips

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? Beginner
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

  • Local Students
  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Living amongst Italian families
  • Extracurriculars
  • Tutoring opportunities in english
* What could be improved?
  • better accomodations for interns
  • orientation
  • Better course times for interns
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That I would be commuting 45 minutes to work everyday to get to the Vatican.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Performance in Rome

Course Department:
Instructor: Rafaele Furno
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Absolutely loved this class. Professor Furno made it clear at the beginning of the semester that not only did he expect that we show up to class, but he also expected us to put a lot of effort in to get a good grade. While it was not what I expected the class to be like, I loved every second of being enrolled in this class.
Credit Transfer Issues: