Italy: What Happens in Rome, Stays in Rome. Past Review
By Katie M (Public Relations, University of Northern Iowa) for
University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in Southern Italy
Yes, the trip was worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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 |
There were too many people on the capstone, so we all divided into smaller groups. We did learn as a group that you can't plan everything and you must go with the flow. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing was arranged by the program leader and the student advisor. |
| * Food: |
I would try many different places and have fun trying new items on the menu. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The beaches and Rome were amazing. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I did not feel uncomfortable during the trip. The only problem was receiving too much attention from the locals. I quickly found out what Bella meant in Italian. |
| 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) |
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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Chad will give you free time to shop, but it will be later in the trip. |
