Not sure the best way to get an experience abroad? Check out this comparison of a study abroad vs. a Rome Abroad program!

Here’s a comparison breakdown of a study abroad vs. a Rome Abroad program:

Factor	Study Abroad	Rome Abroad
Cost	$14,295 on average (plus tuition)	$425 – $650 (pricing varies by program)
Flexibility	Plan at least 12 months in advance	Plan 1 to 18 months in advance
Timing	Usually one semester (about 4 months)	Program length: as short as 4 weeks or as long as 6 months
Networking	Depends on institution; generally meeting friends through the school in classes	Make friends many ways: through the program group chat, through our colleagues abroad, private social networking sites, and through your host family
Living Arrangements	The institution selects your living arrangements. This varies from dorm room, host family, or other living situation.	You select your living arrangements! You’ll live either with a local host family (whom you get to meet via video beforehand), or in your private apartment (this is only for the Teach in China program)
Cultural Opportunities	Vary based on program; usually there are plenty of classes, cultural activities, and more to do in your city.	The training materials we give you at orientation include plenty of ideas for weekend travel and other excursions! You can use them to plan any activities with others in the program. You’ll also get to try authentic local food and experience life like a native in ways that tourists and typical students don’t.

When you plan to live abroad for a semester (or more!), consider the following:

✨ Cost — How much will this cost? Do you need to pay upfront or with installments? Is the flight included? What about food and lodging?
✨ Timing & Flexibility — How far in advance do you need to apply? How long do you want to live abroad? Are the start and end dates set in stone?
✨ Living Arrangements — Who selects your living arrangements? Will you live with peers, a host family, or on your own?
✨ Networking — How can you make friends? Are there resources for meeting locals and those outside of the program?
✨ Cultural Opportunities — What resources are there for learning the language, learning how to make local foods, and experiencing other aspects of the culture?

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♡ About us: We want to help YOU live your dreams of exploring the world. That’s because we truly believe travel is the antidote to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness (Mark Twain). We work with local families who want to host someone who speaks English. We screen both our host families and our Travelers to ensure everyone is as safe as possible. As you discover a new country, a new lifestyle, and a new culture, you’ll also discover a lot about yourself.