Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Eventful Past Review

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/31/2017 to 12/15/2017 with

ICCS / Centro: Rome - The Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that I'm tired

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.

Academic rigor less than expected, especially in comparison to my home institution.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Generally quite good. Only complaint is that the

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Very difficult to feed myself on weekends without access to the kitchen.

* Food:

None on weekends.

* 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

It's the best there is for the major.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Good profs
  • Good peers
  • Solid curriculum
* What could be improved?
  • More challenging language classes
  • More immersion
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? No food on weekends :(

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You 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!