Greece and Italy: Once in a Lifetime Past Review
By Lindsay G (Mathematics w/ Secondary Education, SUNY - College at Geneseo) for
SUNY Geneseo: Traveling - Mediterranean Roots Summer Program
I made wonderful friends on this trip! I wish there were 10 stars so I could rate this program more accurately. I learned so much history from this program that I would not have otherwise cared to learn.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I continue to rave about this program because I loved learning humanities 1 in another country, I feel I got a lot of of this experience. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I loved both professors who were on the trip. They went above and beyond my expectations. |
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* Housing:
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| * Food: |
I did not eat too much when I made it on my own but I really tried many different foods when going out to eat. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I loved seeing The David. Florence was my favorite city, by far. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe, as long I stayed with a group. |
| 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? | I would say be prepared with $2,000 for all expenses |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I really overprepared myself for money so I was fine. Just be sure to make your credit card companies and bank know of your leaving. |
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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | A student who would benefit would be one who is interested in learning and actually engaging in the material being taught. Also, the student needs to be willing to move a lot and wake up early. |
