Reviews of The American University of Rome | Italy

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Kay B

University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, USMD

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Was learning English a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Personally,I studied Italian while I was here and tried to use it, but there were a lot of "ugly Americans" who seemed to think that they had the right to expect America and all it's characteristics (not limited to the language)and were even unreasonable about the quality of English the Italians spoke. When in Rome, do as the WHO do??!! Anyway, communication was a part of my own adventure.

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ladymissheather

Seton Hall University, South Orange, United States
History of Art, Undergraduate, Independent

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

I think you get the 'full' experience living on your own in Rome and I'm sure it's more laidback than living with a family

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

I guess some people may have had a bad experience because they didn't like the roomates chosen for them or their space was too small (MIKE T AND CHRIS IN THE CAVE!!! BAHAHAH) but I was lucky to get a big house and a backyard with 4 cool roomates VIA LORENZO VALLA!!!!!!

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mjp22

State University of New York, Buffalo, Buffalo, United States
Communication and Information Sciences, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

That I would want to stay for another semester.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

4

Activities

4

Campus life

3

Party / people

4

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

Try to learn where all the internet cafe's are because the computer lab is so small and it's hard to get access to the internet and write those papers!

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

GO TO ROME!!! IT'S BASICALLY ONE BIG MUSEUM FULL OF TONS OF THINGS TO SEE AND UNBELIEVEABLE PEOPLE TO MEET...BELLISIMO!!! A ROMA MI MANCA MOLTISSIMO!!!

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Melissa C

Western New England College, Springfield, MA, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Independent

Student life

Describe host city:

Students interact with the local community without much university involvement

Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment

Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

I loved Campo di Fiori - Drunkin Ship and Sloppy Sams!! Also, Trinity College Pub by Via Vento. The first time I drove past the Vatican and St. Peter's at night I burst into tears, it was so beautiful. The small restaurants were the best - intimate, amazing food, and affordable. I lived in Monteverde, which was amazing because you werent overwhelmed with tourists. I love Rome!

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zepcat

Thomas Edison State, Trenton, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

nope

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

3

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

2

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

I think its a great school... i dont think there is anything that I would improve.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

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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Melissa M

Salve Regina University, Newport, United States
Art, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Academic

Course recommendations

Because i was with a small group that was also teaching at MaryMount University, teaching elementart students, we had trouble working the university classes into our scheudle. We would have perfered more late classes, and more art classes that had us going out to look at the art and everything in Rome.

My academic experiences

Quality of courses

Variety of courses

Access to resources

Interaction with teachers

Interaction with international students

Interaction with local students

Personal comments

More classes with field trips, and visiting sites in Rome

My opinion of the university assessment