Program Reviews

SAI greatly enhanced my experience in Rome. They provide so much support and are always there to answer any questions you may have. They organize events (cooking lessons, opera and ballet night, hiking and bike tours, weekend trip to Tuscany) that allow you to make new friends and get closer to your old ones. When planning one of my first trips, I had no idea how the train system worked. But one of the SAI employees took the time to sit down and help me figure it out. I also had to cancel my hostel reservation but was worried that there would be a language barrier that would make it difficult to cancel the reservation. I asked an SAI employee to make the call for me and they were happy to do it. Whenever I contacted them outside the office, they were very prompt and return my emails/calls/text quickly. I always felt like I was being looked after. I couldn't recommend SAI more! My study abroad experience was so much better because of them and I am so thankful for them being here for me from the beginning to the end. Thanks SAI!

Everyday was a new adventure and even when coming home from class. I was able to explore and take advantage of the available SAI programs they offered. My days included walking to class and taking in the scenery and finding new outlets such as running in the park.

This program has everything you need, without being overbearing at all. They are there for help with doctors, classes, housing, etc. and always provide amazing support round the clock. Very reliable and qualified.

SAI was so accommodating in every step of the study abroad experience. Before arriving in the Rome the Admissions staff was very helpful and then once abroad the staff was unbelievably terrific. They were always overly willing to help and they planned amazing trips. Needless to say I am so Rome sick and wish I could do it all over again! Thanks SAI!

I've never spent a day in Rome feeling unsupported by SAI. They have helped make my semester abroad such an amazing experience. Between everyone that works in the Rome SAI office and the free activities, I would recommend this program to anyone looking to study abroad in Italy!

The staff members are all really personable and they are always willing to go out of their way to help students. The events they offer are always so much fun and a great way to experience Italian culture.

I think I 100% made the right choice with SAI. The staff is friendly, accessible, and always ready to help, no matter how serious or trivial the problem. They are very easy to get in contact with and it is a small enough program that I got to know the staff members personally. From picking you up at the airport to helping you get around your new neighborhood, they are extremely helpful when acclimating to life in a new country. The events they organize are fun and help you meet everyone in the program right from the get go. They have just the right amount of involvement in the students life I think, helping you when you have questions or problems but also giving lots of independence to figure things out on your own. Housing is more than adequate and they try their best to match you with roommates you will get along with (my roommates are my best friends here). Altogether a great program, I wouldn't go any other way.

Descriptions on how to make the most of everyday and your experience abroad. The ability to go on excursions or par take in activities one may never have thought of. Along with being able to come to the office for help with anything from directions to consolation.

SAI was a great program. I'm so glad I chose them because they were always helpful and gave us AMAZING housing arrangements for us. It was a nearly perfect semester thanks to SAI. When I had to go to the doctor, SAI contacted a local practice that spoke English, made me an appointment, and sent my insurance without me having to do a thing. I was very please with the service they provided overall and it was a nearly perfect semester thanks to SAI.

I loved my semester abroad in Rome. I feel that it is one of the best places to study abroad and SAI does a fantastic job of planning events and setting us up for the semester. I highly recommend studying abroad in Rome and using SAI!