Greece: The Beginnings of Westernization Past Review
By Michael C (Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities., Rollins College) for
Rollins College: Athens - Life and Religion in Classical Athens
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Not much else could be added to what I have already written about the program.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
We did not have a host university with this program. It was a week long trip and educational to Greece. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
N/A |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We stayed in 3 star hotels. |
| * Food: |
Greek food is great and because it is Mediterranean, it is great for the body too. |
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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: |
I was safe and felt safe through the trip. |
| 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? | For the week that we were in Greece, I spent close to $400.00 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Pre-plan!!! |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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? | Become aware of the nation and its people early on before you visit! Pre-plan!!! |
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