Program Reviews

Although there are many places to go from Rome I wish there was more group trips available. I think it’s obvious that all students are going to want to group travel with the school programs but the summer 1 weekend trips were sold out instantly and it seemed like the school was unprepared for the amount of students. There should have definitely been multiple groups per weekend. WiFi for consoles game is banned and the internet in the apartments is lacking heavily. Many students are using expensive international plans and need more reliable and better WiFi that doesn’t disconnect and reconnect continuously. When it comes to school hours in the summertime I think hours and buildings should run the same. If I’m playing expensive tuition I am expecting the library to stay open late like normal universities and a cafe that is open on the weekends. The only thing that was faster than the buildings closing is the speed in which my check was cashed, but it seems like I am only getting half of what I payed for. The school is either open for the summer or it’s not, not half open half closed Highly recommend only coming if you’re with a group of friends.

super fun and safe place to go! My student housing had no air conditioning and was really hot but other than that my experience was amazing! There was so much to see and do and we even got to go to places with the school/ other students. Everyone was really welcoming and kind, and the staff was super helpful if you ever had any questions. My studies were somewhat difficult, but i was taking a hard math course so that made sense. Althought the class was taught over such a short period of time, I do feel as though I got a good grip of the material and am prepared to take classes that follow this one!

I enrolled in the John Cabot University Summer I study abroad program excited and with high expectations. My experience out performed in almost every way. The initial orientation was very smoothly done with a lot of support and communication from a variety of staff and older enrolled students. There are plenty of activities and trips to join if you need the guidance as well. The variety of schools and interesting people make the experience excellent in terms of networking and finding new people. I truly recommend this program if you want to study with the assurance of good professors and a generous amount of support in a new and exciting culture!

My experience living in Rome for 5 weeks has been so amazing. I got to explore Rome and other parts of Italy/Europe and it felt like a dream come true. I was able to create friendships with students from all different places and I would recommend this experience to anyone. John Cabot does there best to prepare you for living in Rome although a lot of it you learn just by experiencing everything. Eat whatever you can and enjoy every moment of the 5 weeks because it goes by extremely fast! I’m so grateful to have had this opportunity! Thank you.

Choosing to study at John Cabot University was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Not only was I able to experience a new culture, I was able to immerse myself within it. While academics was an important factor is deciding to study abroad, there are many more benefits that came from this experience. I made new friends, met different groups of people, learned a little bit of Italian, and saw outside of Rome as well. While John Cabot is located in Rome, weekend trips allowed me to see much more of Italy and take part in experiences that I would no doubt call once in a lifetime. As someone who hadn’t done much traveling before my study’s abroad trip, it was eye opening and life changing. The staff at the school was very accommodating of various situations (academic and otherwise) and had many classes from which to choose. They also provided much appreciated transport to the school from the airport. Overall, my study abroad was a fantastic experience and I would recommend something similar in a heartbeat.

My time at John Cabot has been great. It is located in a great area in rome called trastevere. This gives you easy access to restaurants and shopping and is great for cultural immersion. The university provides a lot of support for study abroad students as well so there is always someone there if you need! The academics are good and the professors are knowledgeable. The housing is nice as well and is located close to the campus so you don’t have to walk very far to get to class. You are in a super safe area and I’ve never felt unsafe.

Loved my experience! My only real complaint is about the housing. I lived in trastevere and it's way too hot over the summer to not have AC. I was also told that some students in lungara were provided fans in addition to the AC while Trastevere students got no way to cool down. Other than that, academics and trips were amazing! You could choose top pay ~€300 for a weekend trip planned entirely by staff. So much nicer than trying to plan yourself and not really any more expensive! Highly recommend.

I went to Rome Italy under API study abroad. I had a great time planning my own excursions almost every weekend. I went to Barcelona and Amalfi and I had a blast. However, API was somewhat unprofessional with letting us in on their planned excursions and so some money was wasted. There was an instance that we were given a different final packet and we were not told about a day trip that we had already paid for. Most of my group ended up not going because of the lack of communication with API. Housing wasn’t even that great. We were met with a broken toilet seat, a mildew filled bathroom, etc. Studying abroad is an amazing experience but not with API Study Abroad. However, John Cabot was an amazing university to learn from and enjoyed and internalized everything I learned from this experience!

I had a great experience at John Cabot University. The classes, housing, and safety were as expected. I liked how there were always guards in front of our dorm to ensure safety. Rome was the perfect spot to study abroad. There are so many historical sites and things you would not be able to learn in America. Something I would tell future students is to be very careful in the area as robberies and drugs are unfortunately common. Always stay with someone and try not to be out in the streets too late.

My experience at JCU has been one I will never forget. I was very nervous going all the way to Rome to study abroad but the help and support I received from the University made me feel right at home instantly. Everyone I met was so welcoming and friendly and ready to explore different parts of the world. I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking to study abroad and have tons of fun. My time here has been the best 6 weeks of my life and I would definitely recommend this program to anyone :)