111 reviews
3.73 / 5 based on 111 reviews
Useful |
0
Melissa C
Western New England College, Springfield, MA, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
A little more Italian!
Read more >
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Loved it@ Great teachers who understand that you are there for the experience as well as the academics.
Read more >
During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Travel, travel travel - especially within Italy! It is a beautiful country, the people are great, and they have the best food!
Read more >
Useful |
0
Melissa C
Western New England College, Springfield, MA, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
Take the Roman Art course - it brings you all around the city!
Read more >
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
No classes before 10am - and no classes after 6pm
Read more >
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Useful |
0
Melissa C
Western New England College, Springfield, MA, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Everyone was really great in helping me learn. Even the natives in the neighborhood I lived in assisted me with my verbs, pronunciation, and overall language skills.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Melissa C
Western New England College, Springfield, MA, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
A private grant
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
There is so much more to do!! I went out much more often then at home because it was the way to see everything and meet new people. Telephone is more expensive because you have to pay for every call you make - there are no included minutes like in the US. Travel was less expensive because of the rail system and youth hostels.
Read more >
Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Useful |
0
Melissa C
Western New England College, Springfield, MA, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
To live in a neighborhood with the rest of the community was the best thing that I could have done. I got the true experience of what it was like to live in a Roman community.
Read more >
Personal comments
I really enjoyed the way it was set up. They put everyone in individual apartments which you shared with others attending the school. It was really nice.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Melissa C
Western New England College, Springfield, MA, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Read more >
Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I loved Campo di Fiori - Drunkin Ship and Sloppy Sams!! Also, Trinity College Pub by Via Vento. The first time I drove past the Vatican and St. Peter's at night I burst into tears, it was so beautiful. The small restaurants were the best - intimate, amazing food, and affordable. I lived in Monteverde, which was amazing because you werent overwhelmed with tourists. I love Rome!
Read more >
en
Español
Français