Spending a Semester in Rome

I absolutely loved my time abroad in Rome through CIEE. I was placed in an apartment in the neighborhood of Prati with 6 random roommates who ended up becoming some of my closest friends. My apartment was in such a good location of only being a 30 minute (at most) walking distance to anything I needed while also being in a slower and quiet area. I never once felt unsafe walking around the city or to/from my apartment. The CIEE staff was a good mix of locals and other works who ensured that I felt confident in everything that I was unsure about. CIEE offered plenty of unique activities to do throughout the weeks and weekends that I would have never found out about by myself. The classes were taught by local professors who genuinely cared about their students and what we were learning and made sure that everyday in class was fun and exciting. Study abroad changed not only how I view the world, but how I view myself and I am so grateful for the opportunity.