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3.73 / 5 based on 111 reviews
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zepcat
Thomas Edison State, Trenton, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Called home more. And rent in the city for housing is a bit higher than at home in the states.
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Telephone, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Get a monthly transportation pass for ATAC in Rome... instead of having to worry about buying a ticket every week you buy it once and your covered - no fines.
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zepcat
Thomas Edison State, Trenton, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
Take a language course for the country that you are in.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Not really - the school was helpful, attentive to student needs, and the cirriculum was well rounded.
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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
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zepcat
Thomas Edison State, Trenton, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I think its a great school... i dont think there is anything that I would improve.
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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
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!
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zepcat
Thomas Edison State, Trenton, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My Italian went from extra-basic to fairly well in the two months and 6 credits that I completed while in Rome.
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zepcat
Thomas Edison State, Trenton, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I enjoy the freedom an independance. An apartment (with roommates) provides this.
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Personal comments
The housing was chosen and arranged totally independant of the university - but I did enjoy my housing. It was close and comfortable. Very convenient too
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zepcat
Thomas Edison State, Trenton, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Naish Bar III in Trastevere. Best cafe - "Notte Panini" in Vaticano. You definitely must travel to Pompeii.
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