CIEE College Study Abroad in Rome, Italy

I couldn't give a more positive review to this program. Very easy classes and great professors. CIEE Rome offer high-quality academic experiences, including a variety of courses taught by experienced faculty members. The cultural immersion opportunities are quite endless. The effectiveness of language instruction, cultural activities, and interactions with local communities in Rome. The quality of housing options provided by CIEE, as well as the availability of support services such as on-site staff, orientation programs, and assistance with logistics and cultural adjustment. Clear communication and well-organized programs are crucial for a positive study abroad experience and that's exactly what Rome did. The responsiveness to student concerns or emergencies that I presented were taken into consideration so I felt seen and valued throughout it all!

My time in rome was amazing! It is such a beautiful city and CIEE helped a lot in getting us involved in the host culture. People in rome are very friendly and it is also very walkable! In every corner possible there is something that catches your eye. Rome also has amazing food! CIEE was very helpful in helping experience all of this. They had a lot of fun events like museum visits, gnocchi making class, trying italian street food, pope audience and much more! I really would recommend this program to other students!

This experience has been unlike any other. I had so many emotions coming into it... nervous, excited, not sure what to expect. After being here for 4 months I've realized just how special it was to be able to live in Italy and be apart of the culture here. I've been living in an apartment with 6 other girls from all areas of the U.S. and even though we were strangers 4 months ago I couldn't be closer with them now and I know I'll have them as friends forever. Although it has been hard living away from home, it has been so amazing to have the opportunity to travel to all parts of Italy as well as countries like Germany, France, and Spain over the weekends. Looking back on the experience I have grown so much mentally and socially and I feel that I am much more knowledgable in the global realm. Studying in a new country has it's ups and downs of course, such as not having as many foods or pharmaceuticals we are used to in the U.S. or having to learn how to use public transportation, which is sometimes super easy and sometimes missing your bus to the airport. However, the good definitely trumps the bad and I wouldn't give up studying in this beautiful city for anything. I had so many classes that were on site and I was able to explore tons of museums, gardens, and villas that were included with my tuition. If you are contemplating coming to Rome, I would urge you to try it because it is a lively area with super accessible travel and you will meet like minded people that you can make long lasting connections with!

I really loved joining CIEE Rome and getting to explore everything the host culture had to offer. One thing I got out of the experience that was unexpected, was a different way of learning the curriculum. The staff was very passionate about the class subjects and made it an interesting and engaged process. we were able to learn both in the classroom and outside by participating and walking tours, excursions and events. If you have this once in a lifetime opportunity, I would definitely suggest taking it and making the most out of it! It will be an experience and a memory forever. ♥️

Studying at CIEE in Rome Italy was the best decision I have ever made. It introduced me to many lifelong international friends, amazing experiences, a unique learning experience, and much more. I am currently 21 years old, and a junior in college. At first, I was very hesitant to study abroad. I had never been outside of the country and I didn't speak any foreign languages. However, I decided to overcome this uncertainty and study abroad here in Rome. CIEE did an amazing job informing us students about what to expect pre-departure, once we got here, and everything else we needed to hear. CIEE made this experience extremely easy, enjoyable, beneficial, and exciting. They helped me grow my independence and not fear getting outside my comfort zone. If you are curious about studying abroad, definitely look into CIEE. They are the best study-abroad program and will offer you the best experience of your life. I highly recommend CIEE, and I promise you won't regret it!

I studied abroad in Rome a year ago and I still reminisce about the program. CIEE is a great program that offers a wide range of academic classes from business to wine to art history. The program structure also allows for a lot of weekend time to travel and see all parts of Italy in addition to other countries. The staff was also always readily available which made the transition of living in another country all the easier! CIEE also provided many day trips and events on the expense of the program so this was a wonderful opportunity to become immersed with the city on a budget!

I had the most amazing time studying abroad specifically with this program with CIEE. I never had been out of the country so it was very important for me to choose a program that was there every step of the way with guidance and support. I also wanted to be in a program with immersive and interactive courses which is what CIEE provided. Another amazing aspect of studying with CIEE is the ability to do activities and meet other students in the program! Overall, I had such an amazing experience because of this amazing program.

My experience was amazing and I got a lot of help from the local CIEE staff which made me feel comfortable. Our housing situation was unique from the rest of the CIEE students which was not the fault of the CIEE staff because they weren't aware that our apartment would not have sufficient requirements and some negatives. The staff tried their best to make us feel comfortable as they knew we were there without our families. The excursions provided by CIEE were the best as they took us to places we would want to go anyway but even pay for them as well as provided food on certain occasions as well as transportation.