Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An Enjoyable Experience Past Review

By (Comparative Literature; Classical Studies, Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/20/2015 to 05/14/2015 with

CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Not only did I gain close exposure to the Greek culture, I also had a great academic experience. The experiential learning I had with CYA was totally worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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

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? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

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

  • 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?
  • On-site classes
  • Intimate community
  • Close intearaction with the city
* What could be improved?
  • Management
  • Residential life
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? N/A

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Ancient Greek: Homer
Course Department:
Instructor: Raish
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues:
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Ancient Greek Sculpture
Course Department:
Instructor: Stewart
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues:
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Greek Philosophy: The Good Life and the Common Good
Course Department:
Instructor: Mylonaki
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues:
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Aegean & Ancient Greek Art & Archaeology
Course Department:
Instructor: Diamant
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues: