Amazing semester abroad May 24, 2024
By A student (Political Science, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor) - abroad from 01/22/2024 to 05/17/2024 with
CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I grew so much in independence during my semester abroad as I learned how to navigate life in a different environment and culture. It is definitely something I would recommend to anyone considering it!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months | 
Review Your Program
| * Overall educational experience Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. | 
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| * Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program | 
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| * Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? | 
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| * Social & Cultural Integration: How integrated did you feel with the local culture? | 
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| * Health Care: How well were health issues addressed during the program? | 
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? | Yes 
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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) | 
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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 | 
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None | 
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner | 
Other Program Information
| * Where did you live? Select all that apply | 
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| * Who did you live with? Select all that apply | 
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| * Who did you take classes with? Select all that apply | 
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? | 
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| * What could be improved? | 
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew to give myself more free time to enjoy the city and feel like I truly lived there, instead of traveling so much | 
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