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3.97 / 5 based on 77 reviews
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Keivan M
Italy, Undergraduate
Political Science, 2020
OverallWhat makes JCU such an academically and culturally rich university is its student body and professors. Additionally, JCU combined the best qualities of an American liberal arts college with the history and culture of the Eternal City, which have challenged me both personally and professionally.
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Pros
International Environment
Cons
expensive
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Peter G
Overall
I wish I had known...
How great it would be.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
More friendly staff. Dealing with the registrar is a total nightmare.
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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
JCU is provides great means to getting to Rome and enjoying the Eternal City.
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azrakcla
Languages
Language of instruction: Italian
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
It was a challenge at first but by the end of my trip I could understand most conversation.
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Stewart T
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
no problems at the school everone speaks English but in Rome it is difficult sometimes
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Rachel H
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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
You can attend John Cabot without needing a wird of Italian. I went out, spoke Italian, met Italians and made friends with them on my own prerogative to enhance the experience and feel like I was actually studying abroad, but you could definitely survive on english alone in the JCU bubble.
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Rachel H
Academic
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Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The library was terrible, a joke really. Academics were not taken seriously, at least by the study abroad students and professors (AS I understand it there are different standards for study abroad vs. degree seeking students). That was all well and good, it left flexibility for travel and fun, but it really sunk below acceptable when I wasn't asked to submit a bibliography for a paper.
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