Fordham in Rome : Testimonials (Rome)
The following program testimonial responses have been selected for publication by International & Study Abroad Programs
ISAP Program Evaluation Testimonial
What impact has your study abroad experience had on your life and studies?
It was amazing. Really one of the best experiences of my life. Wish I could've stayed longer.
— Vincent Gunn, Summer 2016 |
What impact has your study abroad experience had on your life and studies?
The Italians have taught me to appreciate the little moments more.
— Rebeca Castilho, Summer 2017 |
What impact has your study abroad experience had on your life and studies?
Studying abroad has made a huge impact in my life. I have changed in person and character with the experiences that I have encountered. My photography has developed and curated to my taste and personality in a finer perspective.
— Carlos Arenivas, Summer 2018 |
What impact has your study abroad experience had on your life and studies?
It was the best way to end college. It was very educating and yet a lot of fun. I got to immerse into a completely new for me culture and learn to understand it better. Now I can use this experience in my future career path.
— Tatiana Barsukova, Summer 2018 |
What impact has your study abroad experience had on your life and studies?
Study abroad has introduced me to my best friends!
— Phillip Gregor, Summer 2019 |
What impact has your study abroad experience had on your life and studies?
Being able to do more hands-on art history work and to be able to present on the Venice Biennale was probably the highlight of my academic time at Fordham.
— Alexandra Oduber, Summer 2019 |
How will you keep your study abroad experience alive back in the US and Fordham?
Encourage others to go abroad.
— Vincent Gunn, Summer 2016 |
How will you keep your study abroad experience alive back in the US and Fordham?
I will attempt to experience life to the fullest once I'm back home.
— Rebeca Castilho, Summer 2017 |
How will you keep your study abroad experience alive back in the US and Fordham?
Studying abroad opens your eyes to enjoy every little moment—to live in the moment. Returning to Fordham and New York City, I will use the tools I learned abroad to make the best of what I have and see what I already know in a different perspective.
— Carlos Arenivas, Summer 2018 |
How will you keep your study abroad experience alive back in the US and Fordham?
Learning about mentality of Italian people changed my own. I started taking things a bit easily and enjoy myself more.
— Tatiana Barsukova, Summer 2018 |
How will you keep your study abroad experience alive back in the US and Fordham?
I'll keep taking Art History classes and apply what my professors taught me.
— Alexandra Oduber, Summer 2019 |
How will you keep your study abroad experience alive back in the US and Fordham?
With my new found appreciation I will advise others to go on study abroad. In addition, I will share my experience with others.
— Robert Stryczek, Summer 2019 |
What suggestions or advice would you give to a prospective study abroad student?
Do it and do as much as possible while there.
— Vincent Gunn, Summer 2016 |
What suggestions or advice would you give to a prospective study abroad student?
Have fun!
— Rebeca Castilho, Summer 2017 |
What suggestions or advice would you give to a prospective study abroad student?
Take Rome Athenaeum summer class! It is so much fun. Even if you are not really into art, you still learn a lot, and the professors make everything very interesting! This program includes every main component for a great class: great place (Italy is amazing!), great material, and two most amazing professors I have ever had teach me: Joanna Isaak and Jennifer Udell!
— Tatiana Barsukova, Summer 2018 |
What suggestions or advice would you give to a prospective study abroad student?
Flexibility is extremely helpful.
— Phillip Gregor, Summer 2019 |
What suggestions or advice would you give to a prospective study abroad student?
Try to find someone who went to the program and talk to them about any questions you might have.
— Alexandra Oduber, Summer 2019 |
What suggestions or advice would you give to a prospective study abroad student?
They definitely should do it! It is a great experience and it gives you a great appreciation for the rest of the world and home.
— Robert Stryczek, Summer 2019 |