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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
The American University of Rome review by ladymissheather
Review by ladymissheather, Seton Hall University, South Orange, United States
History of Art, Independent 
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? I think you get the 'full' experience living on your own in Rome and I'm sure it's more laidback than living with a family
Personal comments:
I guess some people may have had a bad experience because they didn't like the roomates chosen for them or their space was too small (MIKE T AND CHRIS IN THE CAVE!!! BAHAHAH) but I was lucky to get a big house and a backyard with 4 cool roomates VIA LORENZO VALLA!!!!!! 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, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
When I was there in 2001, I liked Goa on Thursdays(Gianni--Patrizio!) The now de-funct club Exotica. Best times were with everyone at the Elephant Pub though in Trastevere. I've been back to Rome since then and I recommend Suburbia and Muccasassina. There are a lot of cool wine bars near Piazza Navona. Stay out of Campo Dei Fiori--it sucks and is filled with tourists who think they are on Girls Gone Wild. Best pizza is Frontoni's in Trastevere! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
3.5 / 5
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Best class I took was Roman Baroque Art
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
I think they could expand the curriculum a little more--then they could get more applicants and students who wish to stay longer than a semester. I was originally staying for a year, but they classes weren't fulfilling enough requirements at my home university. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: Italian
Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. 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:
I minored in Italian so I had some background but living there is the best way to learn the language because there are many people that don't speak English and you are forced to communicate in Italian--which I thought was good. Once in a while there were times when I had trouble communicating. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Personal savings Other sources of funding:
scholarship Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
I spent a lot of money on travel in Italy obviously because I wanted to explore outside of Rome (and Italy) on the weekends. Other than that, most items are cheaper in Italy than in the US. Travel: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
No spend as much as you can--its worth it. 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...
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 ...
Personal recommendation:
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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