Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing times in Greece! Past Review

By (Ramapo College) - abroad from 06/19/2017 to 07/19/2017 with

American College of Thessaloniki (ACT): Go Greek in Greece, Summer Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much inside the classroom but I think what I learned culturally outside the program is what matters most and what I took the most away from. I learned about our cultural differences and how to fully function somewhere besides the United States.

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.

The professors and staff at ACT are amazing!

* 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 loved Greece! Although it was more expensive than I was prepared for, I made amazing friends and learned so much that I wouldn't change for the world.

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)

I found Greece to be very expensive

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 250
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Eat as cheaply as possible even if it's not as healthy

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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 professors
  • The courses
* What could be improved?
  • Housing
  • Transports from the housing to the school.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How expensive Greece is