Reviews of The American University of Rome | Italy

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Katie S

The American University of Rome, Rome, Italy
Language, Undergraduate, Independent

Student life

Describe host city:

Students interact with the local community without much university involvement

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

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

There are a lot of great places to go around Rome. It's hard to go wrong.

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Kristen R

University of Missouri, Columbia, Columbia, United States
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, Independent

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

Everyone spoke English, but there should have been more focus on Italian

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Katie S

The American University of Rome, Rome, Italy
Language, Undergraduate, Independent

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

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

The language factor is a challenge. Learn some Italian before you come.

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Laura M

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Other

Other sources of funding:

none

Work opportunities:

It was not legal for me to work

Personal spending habits

School housing was overpriced, the nightlife and the travel are going to cost you and I generally don't indulge in these at home. There is a great cell service available that will cost a lot less than you'd imagine if you can restrict yourself.

Nightlife, Housing, Travel:

was more expensive than at home.

Telephone, Food, Overall:

was the same price as at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

No suprises, except that if you cannot pay right away, expect to be treated like a second class citizen. Even then, they could care less. Dial up internet was eventually installed in the homes, it was helpful but not the best service. Many cafes do offer free wifi, just grab some coffee and settle in. I would recommend Friends Cafe in Piazza Trilussa.

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