Religion in Athens: Stepping back in time to move forward Past Review
By Mary R (MLS, Rollins College) for
Rollins College: Athens - Life and Religion in Classical Athens
The field study in Athens only confirmed that the MLS degree program is well suited for me and I want to travel even more to enhance my knowledge of what I study with firsthand experience.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Well organized and planned out, good ground transportation that was comfortable and clean, nice accommodations. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Nice hotels. |
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Food in Greece was fresh and delicious. |
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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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| * Safety: |
Athens is a fast paced and crowded city but did not have any safety concerns. Just have to stay alert and pay attention to your surroundings. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Approximately 4-5 euros a day for bottled water Only lunches were not included and usually spent about 10-18 euros. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Just make sure to always allow a small amount each day for bottled water. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Someone open to new experiences in culture including food, religious ideas, societal expectations, and interested and able to explore and walk ancient ruins. |
