Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Incredible Semester in Rome Past Review

By (Providence College) - abroad from 01/06/2014 to 04/18/2014 with

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Rome, Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I found that I learned to be more adaptable to others and also to be more confident in unfamiliar situations. It is better to try something new than to never take the first step at all.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I felt that the teachers really found a way to immerse the students in Italian culture and history. Many classes utilize on-site visits in order to supplement the class lectures or themes.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very friendly and always eager to help!!

* 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)

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

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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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Enthusiasm of Rome CEA staff
  • On-site class visits
* What could be improved?
  • Orientation basic knowledge
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Use your time wisely in between classes to explore more local sites. There is always something you can do in your free time!