A True Roman Experience Past Review

By (Villanova University) - abroad from 01/22/2018 to 05/12/2018 with

Arcadia: Rome - Arcadia in Rome

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The experience was definitely worthwhile. Arcadia gave me a chance to have a true Italian experience. The administration was very helpful and the classes were interesting and informative. Each class also has an excursion to different cities which is a huge plus!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 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?

Arcadia has several ways to integrate into the local culture. I participated in the Italian Family Project. I was paired with a local family and visited them once a week. I played with the children, had dinner with them and learned what a typical Italian family is like.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

A few students were pickpocketed. Other than that, Rome was very safe.

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? None
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Duolingo

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
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?
  • Integration into Italian culture
  • Exursions
  • Administration
* What could be improved?
  • Unequal Excursions
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew more details on classes

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Modern Life in the Eternal City

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Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: An amazing way to explore Rome and learn about your new home. I would not have learned so much about the city without this class.
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