Life changing never forgetting moments Past Review
By Lawrence F (Agriculture Business, Agricultural Management, North Carolina A&T State University) - abroad from 09/10/2015 to 12/18/2015 with
University of Nicosia - Global Semesters: Nicosia - Semester in Cyprus
I was able to cope with other cultures for 3 and a half months while also meeting new people while establishing worldwide connection and it was worth it and I don't regret any single moment either.
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 thought the educational experience was decent but it could be better though. The 3 hour classes were too long for me and sometimes I couldn't understand the teacher because they would speak in Greek to other students. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program administration was very good. They was able to help me with any of my problems no matter what the time was. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing wasn't too good. Water would be leaking due to the bad pipes and you can't also have the shower running at the same time as the washing machine other wise the water pressure in the shower would go out. I also had to rely on the water heater too much to heat up the water for my shower and that can be a pain especially if you are in a rush. The kitchen was too small to accommodate our guests. We had a small refrigerating so not that much food could go in there. This is bad since my other roommates and I like to cook and store food. The kitchen knives were too dull also. |
| * Food: |
The food here wasn't the same as the American food but still was good to try out the Greek food even though it did give me indigestion problems. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt somewhat integrated in the culture. Even though it was an English speaking country people would still speak in Greek and whenever I talk to them they couldn't understand my accent and sometimes I can't understand their accent. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I didn't have any issues with health while I studied here other than having a minor cold but I was able to take of that by myself with my own medicine. |
| * Safety: |
There wasn't any crime or violence while staying in Cyprus however the drivers can be a reckless at time so you should exercise caution while walking across streets or riding with someone. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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) |
Everyday I had to spend money on mostly food which added up day by day even though it was a low cost. Would of been better if the university had a meal plan. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $50 per week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save as much as you can while you are here and budget yourself accordingly. Otherwise you should get more scholarships or funds from outside sources. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| 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 |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | High school Spanish |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Ask other people from the country to help you out |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The do's and don't while traveling to other countries |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
