Italy | A study abroad student has shared a personal account describing challenges faced while living and studying in Rome, expressing disappointment with their overall experience.
From a student perspective, they describe the city’s historical beauty and architecture as impressive, but feel that daily life outside of these aspects did not meet expectations. The student also mentions difficulties in adapting culturally and socially, saying they often felt uncomfortable during their stay.
They further express concerns about feeling unwelcome and struggling to connect with the local environment, which affected their overall academic experience abroad.
Despite these challenges, the student acknowledges that experiences can vary widely depending on individual background and expectations, and notes that other students may have very different and positive experiences in the same location.
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