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I use it occasionally for arabic. But I have had much more luck with Rapid Rote. Rossetta Stone is a great stand alone program or as a primary supplement to classroom instruction where you can get questions answered, but it takes a lot of time. I wouldn't use it if your language classes are well rounded and have specific homework and study assignements.
You will find yourself learning the language intuitively rather than in the rigidly structured way you need to know it in order to score well on your tests. Also, you won't be getting the same vocab through rossetta stone as that taught in class...it is hard to keep them synchronized.
I like rapid rote...it is essentially a flashcard program which is great for arabic because I can make my own lists with the specific vocabulary words I need to know. You get shown the word and you hear the phrase spoken, and the program does a pretty good job engaging you and forcing you to stay focused.
Good luck.
P.S. If you join the military you can download rossetta stone for free. Also, if your MOS requires fluency they will send you to DLI in Monterey California, though there are other language labs.
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