When in Roma Past Review
By A student (Business Finance, Indiana University - Bloomington) - abroad from 01/21/2013 to 05/16/2013 with
ISA Study Abroad in Rome, Italy
My semester in Rome was far more than worthwhile, rather the most memorable and irreplaceable time of my life. While studying abroad I was able to travel across Europe exposing myself to multiple cultures, garnering knowledge and experiences I believe I will find beneficial as I begin to enter the real world and become fully independent.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
For me this rating was purely based on location. Other than location, ISA's housing was clean, pleasant, and safe and created a community with fellow ISA students. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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) |
Considering I was traveling almost every weekend while abroad, and also an active night life in Rome. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I was able to save substantial amount of money by eating in almost every night. |
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 |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | It is hard to practice the language because such a great portion of Italians in Rome speak english, but try and use it as much as possible in daily situations such as ordering and purchasing food, buying clothes, asking directions, etc... |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew how accessible almost everything you need in Rome is. Try and not let the initial culture shock keep you from exploring and finding everything you need. |
