An Experience of a Lifetime!! Past Review
By A student (PSYCHOLOGY., Loyola University Chicago) - abroad from 05/20/2013 to 07/27/2013 with
Loyola University Chicago: Rome - John Felice Rome Center
I have a better view of how I want to live my life in the states. I also learned a bit more about Europe and traveling, since I have never traveled without my family or been out of the country. YES it was was completely worth while! I am trying to fit another study abroad in the Spring!
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. |
My classes weren't very rigorous, but other kids had very rigorous courses/demanding professors |
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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? |
It would have been nice if cleaning supplies were available. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I think that this is a personal choice-whether you put yourself out there or not. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I didn't have any health issues, but the kids who did got excellent and immediate care. |
| * Safety: |
Be safe and use common sense. Don't go anywhere alone at night unless you are going by cab! |
| 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 nice if dining services were available on campus, but I understand why they weren't for the summer. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $50 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Ask for tap water, get pizza because it is biggest portion for smallest price, split wine, plan in advance as possible for hostels! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| 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? | I took 4 years of spanish in high school. |
| 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? | Practice it while ordering, especially at English speaking restaurants because the employees will correct you. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? | In general, I wish I immersed myself in the culture more, such as speaking Italian while at meals and with locals. I also wish I spent more time in Rome, exploring the non-touristy parts, such as the Key Hole and going to the orange grove. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
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! |
