Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An experience I wouldn't trade for the world! Past Review

By (Business Administration and Management, University of Arizona) - abroad from 08/20/2015 to 12/05/2015 with

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Rome, Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about myself as well as living on my own in a new country. I love all the new friends I've made and study abroad was 150% worthwhile!

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've learned so much in all of my classes! The teachers are wonderful and always there to help you if you need anything

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

We stayed in such an amazing apartment! Great location and with even better people!

* Food:

Nothing ever bad to say about Italian food

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt really integrated with the culture because we were living in a apartment building with other families and we got to meet so many new people

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I never felt unsafe, but the program has many resources for us to call if we ever did feel like we were in a bad situation

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? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • 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? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • the people
* What could be improved?
  • nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How to cook something other than pasta!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The 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.