Unforgettable experiences in the Eternal City Past Review
By Maya M (Humanities, University of San Diego) for
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Rome, Italy
YES! It changed my life.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | CEA Global Campus Rome, John Cabot 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 classes were very interesting, the subject material was unique to life in Italy, and I never would have had such amazing opportunities for site visits and experiences in the Eternal City had it not been for these courses! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program administrators are wonderful!! They made me feel at home and are always there to help us. I love the staff of CEA Rome! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in a residential Italian neighborhood which really helped with learning the language! |
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Italy... the food is wonderful. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The planned trips by the program such as our visit to an agriturismo and our excursions in San Gimignano and Bomarzo were a lot of fun, as were trips that my new friends and I planned ourselves. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I got sick and had to go to the doctor, and the doctor's office who CEA works with was very nice and helpful! |
| 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 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
It is important to go to a city such as Rome, where the locals appreciate you making the effort to learn their language, and some people do not know English. It is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture and have experiences you never would have otherwise had. It is important to use the language in daily interactions and develop the confidence that you know the language. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Embrace any and all opportunities for adventure you have! Rome is an extraordinary city and if you want to explore and truly experience the cuture of a place, Rome is it. |
