Rome: An Experience of a Lifetime Past Review
By Kelsey K (communication & political science, Hollins University) for
Arcadia: Rome - Arcadia in Rome
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Extremely worthwhile. I would recommend studying abroad to anyone who has the slightest interest. It helped me grow as an individual and understand different cultures and values. I am still unsure of my future plans, but am now interested in global communications.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Housing:
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On this program, you pay for all of your food out of pocket. The program pays for about four meals the entirety of the program. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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 |
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I would recommend going into the program as open-minded as possible. While Rome is a huge city, there are many different cultures and traditions that need to be respected while in any country. I think a student who is independent and curious of other cultures would most enjoy this program. There are few activities planned through the program and the most fun I had abroad was traveling on my own with new friends. |
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