Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best experience I have ever had I wish I did a year instead of a semester September 03, 2024

By (Political Science, Dickinson College) - abroad from 01/21/2024 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 learned so much about living in a city and being a foreigner. It taught me that i'm braver and smarter than I thought. I loved interacting with the Greek people and trying new experiences.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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

Loved my program, my professors, the friends i made, and the city. Everything was so well thought out and impactful. Such good caf food and the apartments are in an awesome location. The professors were so personable and kind. CYA did an fantastic job planning trips around Greece. I wish I could do this program for four years instead of being at Dickinson College.

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? 200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? take leftovers from caf and eat it for dinner

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?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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 city
  • People in the Program
  • Traveling Around Greece
* What could be improved?
  • Course Topics (kind of bland)
  • Apartment options (felt like it was a hit or miss)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew that I would love it and should of done two semesters.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.