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msormsby
Overall
I wish I had known...
The weather. A dry heat, it does get somewhat chilly. Find a conversation partner that is a native speaker, or that lives in your host city. I was given opportunities and shown places that are interesting instead of normal tourist attractions. A must.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I was extremely happy with this university. They were extremely helpful, and made the experience more enjoyable. All of the teachers were able to speak the both Italy and English fluently, and they seemed to be as excited to have us, as we were to be there.
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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
The Let's Go Books can be helpful, but go there to learn. Submerse yourself in the people and the culture, and don't pollute the experience on expectations from home. You are going to experience a different style of living, and to understand a different culture, enjoy it!
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anonymous
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I wish I had known...
I wish I knew how amazing this was going to be. I found my best friend; she ended up being my roommate. I didn't realize six months would change my life forever...for the best!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I recommend Loyola Unversity Rome Center because the location is perfect to see the beautiful city of Rome. The people of Italy are friendly and easy going. The whole experience will blow you away.
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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
Take every opportunity you get to explore the world and other cultures. You will be remained in shock because these experiences can not be read in books.
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msormsby
Academic
Course recommendations
I felt language courses in the language of the host country were extremely helpful. It was easier to pick up on speech patterns, dialects, etc. when surrounded by it daily. The other course I enjoyed was the history course. Because Rome is a city rich with culture, history, and art it was amazing to see what I was learning about first hand.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More language classes focusing on interaction with people in the actual city/country instead of what is taught strictly in the classroom setting.
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anonymous
Academic
Course recommendations
Not really. They do recommend learning the language a bit before arriving to the Rome Campus. I actually agree with that because it gives the experience a totally different touch because then the student can fit into the culture without many problems, even though the Romans were nice enough to learn english and prefered to speak english.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
If resources were available easier, then projects and essays won't be so difficult to research for.
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anonymous
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
I would like to experience the true Italian family life style within their environment.
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Personal comments
This has been, by far, the best experience of my life. The whole idea of living in such a beautiful country and an amazing city made me realize how much the world has to offer. I have come to appreciate art, literature, and the culture.
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msormsby
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel, Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
My most enjoyable experiences were spent traveling the country. Not only are the travel accomodations reasonable, the people were kind, and the scenery was beautiful. My most memorable experiences was the Andrea Bocelli concert in Pisa, the Eros Ramozzotti concert in the Olympic Stadium, and hiking through Cinqueterra.
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