Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

This was the trip of a lifetime. Past Review

By (Wheeling Jesuit University) - abroad from 07/04/2013 to 08/02/2013 with

Study Abroad Programs in Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This was extremely worthwhile. I plan on going to graduate school once I graduate with a focus on Roman History, so my time spent in Rome combined with what I learned from my professor will be tremendously helpful.

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.

It was an amazing experience. I could not have asked for a better professor. I learned more than I ever anticipated.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Our apartment was very nice and we were located in a great area. We were only about 3 blocks away from the Vatican.

* Food:

While in Italy I had some of the best food I have ever had.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt completely integrated into the culture by the time my study abroad was over.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

There was never a time during my stay that I did not feel safe.

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)

It is easy to live on a student's budget if you do not plan on taking trips outside of the city.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? I spent around $400 a week.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Go the the market and buy bread and sandwich materials for your apartment. It is much cheaper than eating out two to three times a day.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • The location, the professor, and everything else involved.
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I was well prepared.

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!