77 reviews
3.97 / 5 based on 77 reviews
Useful |
1
cristy10
Academic
Course recommendations
The coursework was too heavy. I ended up getting the flu due to the overload of work/studying expected.
Read more >
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Less of a work load burden, I barely had time to visit places on the weekends!!
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 |
1
azrakcla
Academic
Course recommendations
The coursework was not challenging compared to the United States, but I was able to recieve more one on one time with professors.
Read more >
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The academics could be more challenging
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 |
3
Katherine S
Overall
I wish I had known...
Italian men can be difficult if you are a blonde woman, consider goin brunette to blend into the crowd more easily.
Read more >
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
JCU does a great job of coordinting activities and integrating students into the city and culture. What it lacks in academics it makes up for in spades with the experience.
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
Useful |
0
Katherine S
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian
How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I personally did nothave Italian, and managed to make many Italian friends without any problem. As long as you are polite and try, Italians are very eager to help.
Read more >
Useful |
1
cristy10
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
You have independence and freedom to do as you choose, when you choose.
Read more >
Personal comments
The housing location was great, but it could've been improved with updated appliances.
Read more >
Useful |
7
Katherine S
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
Read more >
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Obviously Rome is a city that keeps one busy. All of the historical sights were incredible and not to be missed. Among favorites was seeing the Trevi and the Forum lit up at night, a family run restaurant that did not even have a menu, watching Italian bands play at hidden bars, Sitting in the squares, seeing the opera at the baths of Rome, and visiting lesser known churches and sights around the city
Read more >
en 
English
Español
Français