Great city, fun program, but rigorous academics

The classes were very interesting and I learned a lot. Great site visits and access to a lot of places that a regular tourist would not get access to, with the resources of a great professor to guide you. A lot of work for all of the classes though, a lot of reading, and a lot of studying when it came time for exams. The teachers are great though. Very friendly and approachable. Four day weekends make it great to travel throughout Italy, and two separate one week breaks make it great to travel through Europe. The study center also has great resources and great advice on things to see in the city of Rome, as well as across Italy, and tour books for travel through Europe.