Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Can't wait to do that again! Past Review

By (PSYCHOLOGY., Texas Lutheran University) - abroad from 06/06/2012 to 06/21/2012 with

Texas Lutheran University (TLU): Athens - Arts and Psychology in Greece

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
So worthwhile. I LOVE traveling and being abroad; broadens my horizons and allows me to step into another cultures shoes and understand their problems and concerns. Allows me to really appreciate what we have here in the US.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Christina was AMAZING! Such a fun and insightful person

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Hospital didnt take the school-provided insurance. Hospital wasn't as clean and hygienic as those in the US.

* Safety:

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? Yes
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cooking saves money

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

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

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Food
  • Christina
  • Avgi (our tour guide)
* What could be improved?
  • Expensive program
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Hot in Greece during the summer; bring SUNSCREEN! Its expensive in Greece