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Greece Study Abroad Past Review

By (Northwest Arkansas Community College) - abroad from 05/22/2017 to 06/07/2017 with

NWACC: Study Abroad in Greece

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The program gave plenty of insight on Greek culture and history. I learned more about myself on the trip than academic aspects.

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? No

Living condition was relatively unsuitable, expected fees for transportation

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? 200-300
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Do not spend money on tourist traps. Anything you need can be found in America or at local grocery stores for much cheaper.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
  • Hotel
* 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?
  • constant activities
  • being able to indulge in nightlife activities
  • interacting with other American students
* What could be improved?
  • quality of hotels
  • money management (could have spent less)
  • unpreparedness
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I would have liked to know of the unexpected transportation fees and other various cost (food mainly).

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.