Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why? The apartment in and of itself was miniscule and there were four of us sharing that space; for one student alone the place would have been ideal, as the location and facilities were excellent. However, as it was, it was sometimes quite difficult.

Personal comments:
The university was overcrowded, professors were rarely available, obtaining books was not always easy, photocopying reserve readings was not allowed, so that much of the studying had to take place in the library itself, which could be tedious at times. The courses however were quite good and the professors approachable and accomodating for the most part.

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:
Campo dei Fiori and Piazza Navona as well as the Spanish Steps areas were generally favorites of all. There were many cafes and bookstores I liked wandering into and studying in as well, not to mention the 24 hour internet place at Piazza Barberini where I spent a lot of my time. The Orange Garden near FAO, Circo Massimo, Villa Borghese and many other places were some of my favorite places to go when the weather permitted. Great ice cream places are Giolitti, Blue Ice, and still many others.

Course recommendations:

Personal comments:
none

Language of instruction: Italian

Main source of funding:
Other

Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Macalester College Financial Aid

Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work

Personal spending habits:

Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home.

Housing: was the same price as at home.

I wish I had known...
no

In my opinion:
Most people loved it.