Live, love, eat. Past Review

By (Philosophy., SUNY - College at Geneseo) - abroad from 05/28/2012 to 06/28/2012 with

SUNY Geneseo: Rome - Humanities Course

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that Europe is better than America and I will move there one day. Yes.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: American University Rome
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Sometimes a little confused, but never an issue.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Great, not amazing.

* Food:

It's Italy!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

You can take the American out of America but not the America out of the American.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

No health concerns.

* Safety:

No safety concerns.

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)

I bought all the sausage Italy had for sale.

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 1200 euro for the month
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't buy anything.

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
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?
  • Interesting material
  • Great Professors
  • LOCATION!
* What could be improved?
  • Cost
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Bring euros from America