Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Blog Post #3

The work load at AUR, the American University of Rome, is considered average.  If feeling stressed however, there are links on the website that show various resources on how to reduce-load work and balance work and control time management.  Like here in America, a student must be enrolled in at least twelve credit hours per semester to receive the aid and degree on time. When going there during the summer, it is required that a student takes 6 US credits, which equals to two classes.  Most classes are three credits each.  The languages taught throughout the school are English and of course, Italian.  The class room size is small but it guarantees individual attention. In the classrooms, AUR has students that study internationally over a span of forty different countries, which means there will be a lot of diversity in the classrooms.  During the semester or time abroad, you get to explore Rome and take part in several excursions.  One major difference is AUR students do not have class on Fridays. At the beginning of the course, students are required to participate in an orientation, and then there will be a final dinner that will be a time to sit down and discuss adventures.  In regards to the student-teacher ratio, Maryville College and AUR are similar, but in regards to differences, there are quite a few.  A lot of classes at AUR take advantage of the historical landmarks and study those, as in Maryville there are not a lot of these landmarks.  Another thing, I feel that we do not have that many international students here than there, but of course it is the American University of Rome and is made for international studies.  Required, a student needs to be in Rome for at least 5-6 weeks in order to mark that off as a requirement for a degree in International Business from Maryville College.  As far as the grading system goes, the grading system is based on a 30-point scale, with 18 being the passing grade.  66 is the minimum passing grade.  For program support, CISabroad states, “Before, during, and after your study abroad experience, you’ll be supported by the dedicated and passionate CISabroad staff. Our goal is quick responses to your questions before you depart, and even quicker once you’ve arrived on site.  Our team of advisors will help you choose a program, connect with your home university regarding classes and financial aid and get you prepared to apply for your program.” There is also program coordinators, who will help in housing, flights, courses, and pre-departure orientation. Then there are on-site staff members, who will greet you at the airport and to activities.  The support doesn’t just end there, but it goes onto alumni programming as well!  Overall, AUR seems like a well put together school with many course options and support for pre-denature, on site, and after your time abroad! 

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