One of the most memorable and incredible experiences of my life! Past Review
By A student (Texas Lutheran University) - abroad from 06/06/2012 to 06/21/2012 with
Texas Lutheran University (TLU): Athens - Arts and Psychology in Greece
I learned that Greece is a very hospitable country. Nearly everyone is friendly there. I also gained a lot of know how of the country and city of Athens in general, which will be good for when I come back to visit. It was extremely worthwhile, and I'd do it all over again if I could.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Our coordinator, Christina, was amazing. She showed us so many places and really helped us out a lot. She was always available to help, and was just a great friend to hang out with and show us around the city. |
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* Housing:
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The food was some of the best I've ever had in my life. Absolutely incredible! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt like I got to experience a lot of the local culture, but I would've preferred more unstructured time (as well as a lengthier trip) in order to become even more immersed and feel like a part of the city. |
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* Health Care:
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| 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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Plan for an exact budget, and don't spend any more than you've set aside for yourself. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Where to go. Looking for places and figuring out where to eat, hang out, and what sights to see while we were there took up time that we could've used to explore more. |
