Program Reviews

Best abroad experience

Great food, great teachers, great staff, all in a great city. Didn’t know what to expect but it exceeded whatever I thought! Ottimo cibo, ottimi insegnanti, ottimo personale, tutto in una grande città. Non sapevo cosa aspettarmi ma ha superato qualsiasi cosa pensassi!

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I studied at JCU during the Spring of 2018. It was such a magical experience that I think about often. I lived in the Trastevere neighborhood, which was close to both the main campus and the train station. Honestly looking back on my time in Rome now feels like a fairytale. The multicultural exchange, beauty of the city, unbelievable food, intellectual challenge, and endless opportunities for travel are just the big things that made studying at JCU a once in a lifetime adventure. I would go back and do it again in a heartbeat. If you are college age and get the chance to do something like this absolutely sign up and do not look back.

I studied in the fall of 22 and at first it was super hot and we didn’t have AC but after the first month the weather was perfect! Staff has been super supportive and the classes I took were hard but they only had 1 stats 2 teacher who legitimately was the worst teacher I have ever had in my life. But night life super fun! Super safe!

Also residential sucks though. People kept getting sick and res life just through there hands up also bed bugs are present and they don’t do anything.

Other than that history of the city takes up a lot of my curiosity

The uncertainty of living and attending school in a new country gave me much anxiety but the ease of moving in and attending classes that John Cabot provided made this study abroad experience already an unforgettable part of my life. The university’s presentations about the city, safety, and academics made me feel included and part of this school which I was unsure I would receive as I am not a degree seeking student here. Overall, the academic and social life the schools provides is extraordinary and definitely something everyone should experience.

Both of the student housing (Gianicolo and Lungara) are great because of the security available 24/7 and proximity to the campuses. Guarini is the closest campus, Tiber is a bit farther, and Critelli is the farthest. It helps if you are taking general classes, so that you are not missing out on any major-specific courses from your home institution. There are so many great restaurants, bars, and gelato places, so there is no shortage of great Italian food. Just be aware of pickpocketers, have common sense, and have a great time in Rome!

I had never been to Europe before, and can at times be hesitant to get out of my comfort zone. This experience forced me to come out of my shell and be uncomfortable in the best way possible, and has forever changed me for the better… I feel much more confident in who I am and have a broader perspective about the world in which I live. I made so many new friends and explored places that I never could have dreamed of seeing. Life is beautiful – this is something I already knew. But now, after spending over a month in Rome, I realized that life is so much more beautiful than I ever could have imagined!

The university and surrounding area are amazing. I wish I could attend school here full time. Italy is amazing. The teachers were nice. I learned a lot. But 500 characters is too long for an honest review. I will just say that I loved it thiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiioiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiis much! Can’t wait to come back

I absolutely loved this program. I felt supported and calm even though I was in a different country. It was an abolsutley amazing expierence and i wouldnt trade it for the world. I roomed with my best friend and it was an experience I will never ever forget. Italy was a dream and I wont forget it. People say study abroad is scary but it was anything but that it was calming but I also learned so much. The professors were amazing and I will never forget them because of how helpful they were to me.

I really enjoyed my time leaving at JCU and embracing the Italian culture. This has been the best experience of my life so far and I am forever grateful for the opportunity to study at John Cabot University. I have learned a lot in my class, and I enjoy the environment all around Rome. If I could, I would come back and do it all over again. The living has been great and I have yet to not feel safe. Everyone is friendly and the food has been great, although I miss my American foods. I have enjoyed everything Rome has to offer.

I had a great experience at John Cabot University this summer. I felt that the university provided great support from the first day of check-in and orientation. I stayed in the Gianicolo residence with 6 other girls and I felt that the apartment was very spacious and comfortable to share. Everything on campus is also very walkable which made getting around easy. I always felt safe walking around Trastevere and even in the city of Rome, which was a great feeling. I went on one of the JCU sponsored trips to a sailing camp and had a great time. There were many other programs that my friends went on to great places like the amalfi coast and Sapri. JCU did a great job to ensure an enjoyable experience!