Best class and trip I have ever taken, and probably ever will. Past Review

By (SUNY - College at Geneseo) - abroad from 06/01/2012 to 07/07/2012 with

SUNY Geneseo: Traveling - Mediterranean Roots Summer Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about the different cultures, about the history of each location and how it translates into present day, and most importantly I learned about the values of a good professor. It was worthwhile.

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?

Everywhere was wonderful, except the Centro in Rome.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Amazing,

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Very well handled, especially considering when we were in Athens.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100-200, sometimes more depending on where we were
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't eat at the restaurants, eat at the hole in the wall pizza/gyro places.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Apartment
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Dr. Savellos
  • Crete and Sorrento
  • The Active Learning
* What could be improved?
  • Rome hotel choice
  • Time spent in Spain (more)
  • Understanding of the flexibility needed with this trip
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Sleep less, spend more time experiencing each place, I could have slept when I was home.