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ATHENS IS AN EXQUISITE MIX OF ANCIENT HISTORY AND CONTEMPORARY BEAUTY! Past Review

By (University of California - San Diego / UCSD) - abroad from 07/03/2017 to 08/06/2017 with

UC San Diego Global Seminars: Athens - Drugs, Behavior, and the History of Neuroscience in Greece

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Greece's people are excellent companions. They incorporate phylosophical components to everyday interactions, are well cultured, are fun, welcoming, and relaxed. One of the highlights was how they experience nature, and how their practice of democracy is more pure than in the US in terms of everyday applications. I also really liked that their medical system is closer to that which Hippocrates designed.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Really appreciated how my instructor structured the class. Learned a ton!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Awesome location

* Food:

Program did not include food, which was fine because food in Athens is delicious!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I did not experience this

* Safety:

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

I would live my entire life in this program, if possible. I LOVED GREECE!

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)

Life hack: eat like a local.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? About 300 euros, but I traveled to islands a lot and bought nice souvenirs.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? GET TO KNOW THE LOCALS AND EXPERIENCE THE CITY LIKE A LOCAL!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • 1. People
  • 2. Sights
  • 3. Food
* What could be improved?
  • The desks in the classrooms
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Buy a Greek sim card on the first day from the vendors near Sindagma Square.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!