Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Be comfortable in the uncomfortable. Past Review

By (Concordia University Nebraska) - abroad from 05/16/2019 to 06/19/2019 with

AIFS: Athens - American College of Greece

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was. I learned a lot and definitely appreciate cultural differences more now.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I learned a lot about myself from being uncomfortable and being on my own.

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The excursions and the extra activities we were able to take part in.
* What could be improved?
  • Communication between the school and the students, and expectations for the dorms, such as cleaning expectations.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Plan for the open weekends ahead of the trip, you might be able to see some really cool things outside of AIFS and the school trips.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.