The American University of Rome

the housing was small over priced. im italian and was raised in italy, and apartments do not cost that much in rome. i lived right next to san pietro. i could see the pope, and i had a beautiful 3 bedroom apart with 3 roomates, kitchen, family room, and bathroom, and payed nearly nothing compared to the universitys housing price. they lie to you, and take advantage of students who come from other countries to study at there school. beware and make sure they put you in the housing you request for. dont go to the studio apartment. its terrible. the area is nice, but its just wrong to place students in a cave like room for that price.

Being a loan student, my loan came late, so the school shifted my housing arrangement to whatever they had left, even though we had discussed the issue. Also, the Housing Coordinator has no sympathy or understanding of how to help with housing issues. The location was great, and although highly recommended by the scool, many students and parents were outraged at the conditions of the "historic" options.

the univeristy is very disorganized in there office. there housing director is rude, and takes forever to contact you. maybe cause he knows he was wrong to place students in a crappy apartment for the price they pay. with that money i could of rented a nice apartment on my own near the spanish steps. and dont tell me no, cause my friends mother is a real estate agent, and she rents and sells homes. i trusted the university to take care of this for me, i chose the housing so i could be with other students and make friends. i wouldnt mind living with 4 or more students. i wanted to experience the college life, but i do not want to be taken advantage of when it comes to money. if you dont like your housing, speak up, dont let them fool you. dont be afraid to talk, and be takin advantage of. you should not have to be placed in a small cave apartment for all that money.

If you go, take weekenders to Florence and Venice. If you like history, go to Pompeii (south of Naples) for a nice walk.

-Dont buy things in very touristy places -Make sure to get some rest -Drink from the water fountains -eat pizza -get lost on a bus -kiss an italian -buy at least one big expensive thing from italy