Study Abroad Temple Rome January 04, 2022
By A student (Brandeis University) - abroad from 09/03/2021 to 12/18/2021 with
Temple University International Programs: Rome - Temple University in Rome
It was 100% worthwhile. It was amazing to immerse yourself in a different culture.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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? |
We were in apartments, but they are switching back to dorms due to bad experiences. The apartments would have been really nice, but unfortunately other students ruined it. |
| * Food: |
There is no food provided - you buy your own food in Italy! |
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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? |
There was a doctor associated with the school, and the school was always available to tell you where to go to get medical assistance. |
| * Safety: |
There are no violent incidents. There is only pickpocketing. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I think the program was good, but since it is very small, it can be very hit-or-miss with the type of people you're with. The program staff were super helpful though, and Italy was amazing. |
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) |
Food is a lot cheaper there, but if you want to travel, then your budget goes faster. |
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? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 3 semesters of Italian |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? |
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? | I didn't realize that it was one of Temple's campuses and not just a program run through Temple. |
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! |
