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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 Overall reviews of The American University of RomePAGE: 1
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by mattymatty, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, United States
Urban and Regional Planning, Independent
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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 ...
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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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by Moses, American University, Washington DC, United States
Fine Art (Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking), University Agreement
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American University is a very expensive school from my standpoint. Without financial support from lenders it would not have been possible. As an artist... it's not which school you attended but the connections that you have that forward you along in life. Your ideas will always be your own. Universities can provide helpful solutions to getting your name out there...but it's not often enough that artists are in the right circles in order to succeed. Thus the struggling artists who after Grad school wishes he/she had spent the money otherwise and continued art as a side hobby. NOT ME.. it's all or nothing. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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The Art Department in Rome isn't well coordinated with the Washington DC - American University location. I feel that if they are offering art classes they should be fully cooperative with the wishes and needs of hungry students who want more than just to sit and sip coffee at local bars and live the coveted artists life. FINAL COMMENTS
Please research and find out from other students who have studied your courses how they found the program. I feel that the Art program was one of the more difficult because unlike marketing...it's not all written out in black and white. Art must be lived and experienced. My saving grace was that I am a survivor. I've seen many give up and quit 3 semesters into the program...and failing to pick up the torch. Traveling tips... stay focused and don't get too wrapped up in extra curricular traveling. There will be plenty time for that after the study program is over. However...one must make certain decisions based upon one's willingness to succeed and financial background. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by ladymissheather, Seton Hall University, South Orange, United States
History of Art, Independent
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I wish I had brought more money for extra traveling than I already did... In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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I recommend AUR if you want to be in a small school where you know just about everyone. I prefer to go to small schools and I loved just about everyone I met at AUR and had lots of good times--some of the best of my life and some really great roomates. FINAL COMMENTS
I have been back to Rome since then to visit some Italian friends and friends that still go to AUR and every time I go I get sad because I miss everyone from the Spring of 2001. I am currently in New York City working at Parsons School of Design-NSU,where I am also pursuing my masters. If anyone wants to email me--ladymissheather@hotmail.com MOLTI BACI Heather*** This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Katie, The American University of Rome, Rome, Italy
Language, Independent
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I wish I had known...
Make a list of American things that you love. Bring those with you. Food, health and beauty aids and such. You'll miss them more than you can anticipate. Bring a zip drive for all of your pictures. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
If you like to go out and drink, party, and go to clubs you'll fit in just fine. If you're creative, intellectual, and smart, you might want to try somewhere else. If you are applying to this school as a freshman, don't let the website fool you. It's a very tiny school with a very tiny student body. Study abroad students make up the majority of the student population. They come and go every semester. It can be rough. FINAL COMMENTS
If I had to do it all over again, I probably would have gone somewhere else. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by wikkidnik, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Madison, United States
Cinematography, Independent
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I wish that I brought less stuff. I was always an over packer but I discovered that I could do a 12 day trip through 4 countries with just a standard sized backpack. You hardly need to bring anything but the very basics... when it comes to traveling youll be glad. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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Its unorganized and a big headache, but I met people from every other english speaking university in Rome and from what I hear, they are all pretty much the same. ie john cabbot university. I guess its just the slow paced italian life style where you feel like nothign ever gets done. FINAL COMMENTS
Have fun and keep an open mind. Get cheap tickets on Europebyair.com, ryanair.com, and virginexpress.com. Travel as much as possiable, every country is so different and has so much to offer.... eurorails can be good, but i found alot of times its cheaper to fly everywhere if you get the cheap tickets. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Laura, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, United States
Language, Independent
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I wish I had known...
That AUR is not very well organized and they do not like to deal with strong willed students. If you have an opinion, they do not care. Also, there are many cliques, the study abroads stay together, the international students stick together, and it is hard to really get to know people there if you aren't into partying. In my opinion:
Stay home.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Look elsewhere. If you are looking to enrich your self and your education, there are better options. I intended to transfer permanently to AUR and not even a month into the semester realized this was not a great place to get a degree from. FINAL COMMENTS
Do not believe the hype of AURs website. Also, if you are not doing study abroad but choosing to attend independently for a while, make sure that any courses you take can be transferred to a home university. If not, a home university may charge you a large amount to review what is applicable. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by zepcat, Thomas Edison State, Trenton, United States
Humanities, University Agreement
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nope In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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I think its a great school... i dont think there is anything that I would improve. FINAL COMMENTS
Set aside enough tie for studying... it you may get carried away with all of the sites and scene. Dont forget to do home! I didnt. :) Got a 3.75 GPA at American University of Rome! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Melissa, Western New England College, Springfield, MA, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Independent
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A little more Italian! In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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Loved it@ Great teachers who understand that you are there for the experience as well as the academics. FINAL COMMENTS
Travel, travel travel - especially within Italy! It is a beautiful country, the people are great, and they have the best food! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Melissa, Salve Regina University, Newport, United States
Art, University Agreement
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I felt well prepared before i went here. I was excited to go and looked up alot of information my self so that may have helped. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
The university was great. THey were helpful in all aspects such as finding things to do and organizing places to travel! Great job! FINAL COMMENTS
-Dont buy things in very touristy places -Make sure to get some rest -Drink from the water fountains -eat pizza -get lost on a bus -kiss an italian -buy at least one big expensive thing from italy This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Lea, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, United States
Business Studies, International Studies Abroad
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How hard coming back would be In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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n/a FINAL COMMENTS
enjoy every day and don't take a second for granted This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by mjp22, State University of New York, Buffalo, Buffalo, United States
Communication and Information Sciences, University Agreement
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I wish I had known...
That I would want to stay for another semester. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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Try to learn where all the internet cafe's are because the computer lab is so small and it's hard to get access to the internet and write those papers! FINAL COMMENTS
GO TO ROME!!! IT'S BASICALLY ONE BIG MUSEUM FULL OF TONS OF THINGS TO SEE AND UNBELIEVEABLE PEOPLE TO MEET...BELLISIMO!!! A ROMA MI MANCA MOLTISSIMO!!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Kay, University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, United States
Business Studies, USMD
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I wish I had known...
I didnt really look at the AUR website before leaving and I would have been better prepared if I did. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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Go! FINAL COMMENTS
Don't be shy, meet as many students as you can. Don't forget to study. Be respectufl of the native italians. Travel as muchas you can, but not alone. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by saphira81, Florida Metropolitan University, Clearwater, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, transfer
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i wish i knew about the apartment and how it looked. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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dont rip students off. its just not right. FINAL COMMENTS
i ended up not going to the school because of the housing....because of them i lost time out of school, got stressed out, and they treated me poorly, all because there afraid of getting a bad name. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by baggggs, Manhattanville, Purchase, NY, United States
Management Science, University Agreement
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Learned more about the transportation and getting around the city In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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They could do a beter job of organizing the students when they first arrive to the country FINAL COMMENTS
It is very easy to travel to different countries every weekend because there are no Friday classes This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Jody, William Paterson University, Wayne, United States
Education, University Agreement
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I wish I had known...
no In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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Try to find an apartment on your own. FINAL COMMENTS
practice Italian as much as possible This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Vanv, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
International Relations, Independent
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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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by Kristen, University of Missouri, Columbia, Columbia, United States
Public Relations/Publicity/Advertising, Independent
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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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by marticaj, philadelphia university, philadelphia, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Independent
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I wish I had known...
That I will spend so much money In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Nothing FINAL COMMENTS
Everything was great best time ever This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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