It has been an incredibly enriching experience. Past Review
By Jordan C (Business Administration, Management and Operations., West Chester University of Pennsylvania) - abroad from 08/27/2012 to 12/14/2012 with
The American University of Rome: Rome - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned a lot about different cultures and how to live with different kinds of people. I have gained some amazing friends and memories I will never forget. I learned how different some cultures are. It was definitely worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The apartment was much nicer than I expected and they put me with a really good group of girls based on the housing survey. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I lived in an apartment that was also a living area for Italians so it made us all feel integrated. |
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* Health Care:
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I had some safety issues with some Italian men but my program was very helpful and assured me I could always ask for their help with anything. |
| 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) |
I spent most of my money on traveling and food but spent it way too fast. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Budget from the beginning and it will be easier! |
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? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | N/A |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Use it with your roommates and when you are out shopping or on the bus. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew how much money I was going to spend. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
