Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. Past Review
By Erin N (Business Administration and Management, Carroll University) - abroad from 08/24/2015 to 12/22/2015 with
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Rome, Italy
I gained so many wonderful experiences. I am much more independent then I was before I got here. This way beyond worthwhile I do this again and again and I will recommend people to study abroad it is an amazing experience.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Courses were a good amount work load but still having time to have fun in another country. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
All the administration here is amazing they will help you with what ever you need. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The apartments were nice in a good neighborhood. Only problem I had was we got yelled at lot for being to loud i know we are loud americans but it seemed like the neighbors really did not like us. Also my roommates were okay and I can live with just about anyone but I wish I was paired with other people. |
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FOOD IS AMAZING. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt semi integrated with the culture but that is my fault and not CEA |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Super safe just watch your purses ladies. But you should watch your purses everywhere even in the U.S. |
| 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) |
It would have been super easy but the bars kill you. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Food-100euros max a week. misc expenses max 50euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | If you go out to bars drink before hand so you only need to but one or two drinks they are expensive. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
We had to take a class |
| 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 |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | None |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Learn some before you come. |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How many Providence kids there would be. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
