An unforgettable Summer in Rome! Past Review
By A student (Stevens Institute of Technology) - abroad from 07/01/2019 to 07/31/2019 with
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Summer in Rome
I learned to be more independent and to not fear the unknown. It was 100% worth it!
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Classes were interesting and professors graded assignments on a rigorous scale. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I wish it was closer to school. |
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It was not included in the program, but the food I bought myself was fine. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The tours that CISabroad provided were very helpful in learning the local culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Did not need it. |
| * Safety: |
I felt safe. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The city of Rome has so much to offer and you will never be bored. So many historical places! |
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) |
Rome is slightly more expensive than what I am used to, but it is not as expensive as I thought it would be. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $200-$300 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Buy food from the grocery store and cook for yourself when you can instead of always eating out. Also, visit several souvenir shops to find a cheaper option. |
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 |
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| 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? | 3 years of Spanish during high school, no Italian |
| 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? | Try to speak the language when you can i.e. at the grocery store |
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? | Pack less clothes from home to leave room for souvenirs! Also, bring snacks from home for when you are homesick. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
Individual Course Reviews
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Italian Language and Culture |
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History of Modern Europe |
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