The American University of Rome
The American University of Rome, Via Pietro Roselli, 4, 00153 Rome, Italy
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
5 3-star reviews of The American University of Rome
Review by Kristen, University of Missouri, Columbia, Columbia, United States
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HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Plus housing is a complete rip off...don't do it!
Personal comments:
You will live with 5 other people and pay way more than necessary This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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ACADEMIC
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Personal comments:
Everyone spoke English, but there should have been more focus on Italian This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Family Personal savings Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Europe is expensive and the Euro kills the US dollar Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
that it would be so expensive In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Don't fall into the study abroad crowd...all the do is party and leave. FINAL COMMENTS
Take lots of money, find your own apartment, school is a joke. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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