Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Beautiful Dirty City Past Review

By (Trinity University) - abroad from 08/29/2016 to 12/15/2016 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I loved being abroad in Athens and I would go back in a heartbeat. I learned how to live in a large city and use public transportation.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Staff works hard but is not understanding of all student needs and situations.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Lunch provided on all class days and kitchen in apartment to make your own food otherwise.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Mental health is not as well understood as it should be.

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 75 euros

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Vibrant city
  • Traveling opportunities
  • Some great professors
* What could be improved?
  • Attitude towards mental health
  • Some not so great professors
  • Longer access hours to the Academic building
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I would have thought to have a goal of somewhere new to go in Athens every weekend to continue to explore and create new memories as the semester continued as well as old favorites.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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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!