It was a wonderful experience, wouldn't change a thing! Past Review
By Bri D (Classical Studies, DePauw University) for
CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I really just learned so much, I loved the hands-on experiences at the sites.
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. |
I thought everything was pretty fair, there were a few professor I felt were a little biased but I think that happens all over. |
* 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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* Food: |
There was a lot of traditional food and they accommodated people with special requests. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
It was a great group of people, I had so much fun with them! |
* 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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Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Just traveling and eating is always more than you think |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | None |
Language acquisition improvement? |
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Other Program Information
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