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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
108 reviews of The American University of Rome
HOUSING
by mattymatty, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, United States
Urban and Regional Planning, Independent
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why? When all courses are taught in English, and most students speak english, it can be quite hard to learn the native language. Living with a host family would help learning the language.
Personal comments:
The accommodations were nice, but expensive (as all apartments in Rome are). The size wasn't bad (by Roman standards). The apartment was quite noisy despite the fact that it was not on a street. The apartment was in Trastevere, a great place to live. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by mattymatty, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, United States
Urban and Regional Planning, Independent
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:
There's a shisha bar near S. Maria in Trastevere and a bar nearby with a foosball table that rocks. Both places are receptive to Americans (although the Shisha bar has extremely slow service). Also if you like movies but don't understand Italian the Pasquino theater on Vicolo a piedi shows English language films. The Sunday Morning flea market rocks to get all sorts of good, cheap things. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by Moses, American University, Washington DC, United States
Fine Art (Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking), University Agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
I would say that as an artist... I found the totem pole idea too difficult. Many of the professors have agendas that don't really include integrating the students into exhibitions or finally helping them along after they've graduated. That's probably just a personal critique that I experienced. But it's seriously a point to look at once you've graduated and see where other students from other schools have made successes.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
The academic life for an independent artist such as myself...it's hard to say how to improve upon it. When I recognized how one must keep quiet rather than speak out and be a bit different, I was a bit discouraged. Yes an improvement would be for the teachers to not hide pertinent information from the students. There's absolutely no room for it. My personal experience would have been that they just set me free in Rome to explore and create a body of work that would have had a guaranteed exhibition where more than just the faculty and staff were to be invited. You can have the most beautiful or meaningful painting...but if no one sees it... hmmm. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Vanv, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
International Relations, Independent
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
by Melissa, Salve Regina University, Newport, United States
Art, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Personal savings Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
We went out to eat every single time. THe food was just so good we could nt stop. We got cell phones thru the school, and i bleieve they may have been more than here but im not sure. We also went out every single night, and did lots of shopping and traveled more than i would here Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
If you are buying things in the street sometimes you can get people to bring down the price. Eat at smaller places during the day, and save your big meal for the end of the day. Keep an eye on the exchange rate, especailly if you are taking money out on a debit card. Dont buy tourist stuff near the Trevi Fountain, and definitely dont go out to eat in popular tourist places near trevi fountain, Pantheon, or Vatican City This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by mattymatty, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, United States
Urban and Regional Planning, Independent
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
Even though everyone says it is always warm in Italy, it isn't! Take a jacket, sweaters, etc. Also, Italians wear tight fitting clothes and never wear shorts or flip-flops, so if you don't want to be instantly recognized as a tourist, pack like an italian. Also, pack light, there are plenty of stores to buy stuff here. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Too many Americans, but still a good place to study. FINAL COMMENTS
Make sure you travel! You get three day weekends every weekend, and a weeklong break in the middle of the semester, these are great times to travel. Also, enjoy the culture in Italy without comparing it to America--it is very nice but very different. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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