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The American University of Rome
The American University of Rome, Via Pietro Roselli, 4, 00153 Rome, Italy
3.61 / 5 based on 108 reviews.
Description:
The American University of Rome is a four-year degree granting institution offering Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. We also have an extensive semester, summer and year abroad programs, which allow students from throughout the world to come to Rome and experience the culture and history of this captivating ancient city. The university occupies a nineteenth century classical villa on top of the Janiculum Hill, the highest hill within the walls of Rome. We take advantage of our location offering students the opportunity to study art, architecture, business, education, Italian culture and civilization on location with our outstanding professors.
77% of students recommend
108 reviews
2 2-star reviews of The American University of Rome
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On my own
Why? The accomidations were very dissapointing, dirty adn way over priced. In Rome, the prices aren't as high as the university implied.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
Campo dei Fiori is very overrated, try the big clubs that the locals go to, don't stick with the american bars like The drunken Ship and Sloppy Sam's. Try Alpheus or, if you have a car, the reggae place on the outskirts. Gregory's-on teh top of the spanish staps and to your right is also great. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
none, it goes at a first come, first serve basis...so get their quick adn make sure you haev your name in the first few letters the alphabet. The courses are so-so. Lots of brownosing to get good grades, make sure you play nice or your gpa will suffer
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
Definetly, but, Im afraid I dont have enough time nor space to cover it all This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
At the university, all you need is Italian, unless you want to be part of the Italian crowd which, I dont suggest (well, if you like riding around in Mercedes and talking Via Condotti shopping) Out side it was ok, although the Italians dont mesh well with the Americans, it was kind of embarrassing being stared at for being an outsider. If you know the language, your ok but if not only the local pizza place might give you a break, no more than that though. Dont expact to make a lot of local friends-they dont want to mesh with you. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Personal savings Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work Personal spending habits:
Just because it's more expensive to be there, you want to party and get out there-there is also sites and museums to visit so bring a credit card. To average-I was to about 900 $ a month excluding tuition and housing. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Nope, I expected it. Although the free internet thing is a joke-I did spend goignt o internet cafès because I couldnt wait in line for hours for a free, slow, computer at school This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
A lot of things. I wish I had known how disorganised it was and how little care there was for the students. I wish I had met a few of the staff beforehand so I could get a feel for the bumpy ride ahead.I wish Id gone to John Cabot-if at all to Rome In my opinion:
Stay home.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Im sorry, I just distrust it. Go some where else-the world is full of other places FINAL COMMENTS
If you go, take weekenders to Florence and Venice. If you like history, go to Pompeii (south of Naples) for a nice walk. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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