Have a fun semester studying in the Mediterranean while enjoying the sun! Past Review
By A student (Susquehanna University) - abroad from 01/20/2016 to 05/27/2016 with
University of Nicosia - Global Semesters: Nicosia - Semester in Cyprus
Yes. Learned about many cultures, learned some Greek, visited other countries, and continued academics.
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. |
Good educational experience, however, classes were much more relaxed and way easier in Cyprus. In addition, the library closed at 7:45pm and was not open on Sunday. This was very inconvenient as there was no other place to study past these hours. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We lived in Anthi apartments. The flat its self was okay. Nice kitchen but that was about it. Living space was extremely small and crammed for four guys. Compared to the other apartments (Maro and Gabriel), our flat was much smaller. In addition, we were dissatisfied with our location. We were positioned about 10-15 minute walk from the University and other apartments housing other GLS students. This made it very inconvenient not being as near to our friends to socialize and being further from the school. Since we obviously do not have cars, getting groceries and walking 15 minutes with them was at times challenging. For future students, we would not recommend placing them in Anthi apartments, and placing them with the rest of the other students. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Very affordable, fun, worth while program, great cultural experience and ability to travel. |
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? | 75 euro |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Spend money if you need to, worry later! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Not sure |
