CYA: The best time of my life Past Review
By Nick C (Biblical Studies, Point Loma Nazarene University) for
CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program
Being abroad broadened my perspective of people and cultures. It was nice to be out of the Christian bubble and interact with people who don't always agree with you. Saw and learned much
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The abroad program was less rigorous in some ways but more hands on which contributed greatly to my learning and comprehension of material |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
great field trips, knowledgeable professors, overall great |
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* Housing:
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find local greek fast food places or tavernas |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We had two week long field trips that were both informational and one of my favorite parts of my abroad experience |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Athens was safe except when riots turn violent, but our program always let us know when riots were going on and when to stay in |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | like maybe 50 euro a week? |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Be prepared to buy and make your own food if necessary. Stock up because things close earlier in europe. Not many 24 hour places |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | CYA is for someone looking to make great friends, experience Greece in its fullest, and make great memories all at the same time |
