111 reviews
3.73 / 5 based on 111 reviews

Useful |
1
Lea C
Overall
I wish I had known...
How hard coming back would be
Read more >
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
enjoy every day and don't take a second for granted
Read more >

Useful |
0
Jody K
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
Try to find an apartment on your own.
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
Final comments
practice Italian as much as possible
Read more >

Useful |
1
Kristen R
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Plus housing is a complete rip off...don't do it!
Read more >
Personal comments
You will live with 5 other people and pay way more than necessary
Read more >

Useful |
0
zepcat
Thomas Edison State, Trenton, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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:
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.
Read more >

Useful |
0
baggggs
Manhattanville, Purchase, NY, United States
Management Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because I had more space than a dorm
Read more >
Personal comments
Clean, but electrical appliances and hot water could have been better
Read more >

Useful |
0
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
Read more >
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.
Read more >