Check In

Why do we have the check in?

• Helps Rome Abroad verify everything is going well
• It’s part of the program and is included in contract/agreement you sign

What is the check in?

• Here’s the link: bit.ly/romeabroad-checkin
• You report on pay, food, and hours,
• This helps us ensure you’re treated fairly
• You’ll also upload a picture and confirm that you’ve made your social media post for that week

Social Media Posts

• Each week, you’ll make 1 (more is fine) post on Instagram or TikTok
• Tag Rome Abroad in the photo/video (in the caption is fine too, but there needs to be a tag in the photo/video)
• Have the Facebook option turned on​​​
• Those staying longer than 3 months can do the social media posts every other week as soon as they hit 3 months

Deadline

• Monday at midnight of your city’s time zone
• We’ll send out a text reminder to the group
• It’s okay if you do it before then, just make sure it’s at least once per week before each Monday at midnight
• If you have any issues at all in these terms, let Rome Abroad’s Managing Director know before you leave (we will work with you!)

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Blog post / vlog post

• Once during your stay, you can choose between a blog and a vlog post
• Blog post = 1 page (about 800 words)
• We’ll work together on the topic — some ideas could be “10 Packing Tips for Italy,” “What I Learned in 3 months in Europe,” “The 5 Unsung Best Cities of Italia,” etc.
•  Vlog = 2 minutes of video
• We’ll work together on the content — some ideas could be “A Day in My Life in Italy,” “What I Learned in 3 months in Italy,” “The Biggest Surprises About Living an Italian Life,” etc.
• This helps other people understand what the program is like
• It’s a good way to reflect on your growth
• Parents can read about what you’ve learned
• You’ll submit it here: https://bit.ly/RA-blogvlog

Benefits

• By completing all of the required weekly check ins, you ensure you’re on track to receive:
  – Full support in case we need to intervene or help your family comply with terms
  – Your Certificate of Completion (can be added to LinkedIn and you can add it to your resume as well)
  – Professional Reference — Rome Abroad will be willing to be listed as a reference for future employment opportunities or other endeavors
  – Letter of Recommendation — Available upon request for future employment opportunities or other endeavors

Remember

• Be proactive and responsible — complete it without being reminded 🙂
• By not completing these requirements, you forfeit the benefits listed above​
• By skipping it or forgetting, you are communicating that you need to be micromanaged

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