Living the Mediterranean adventure Past Review
By Isabel Anderson (University of Redlands) - abroad from 01/20/2016 to 05/27/2016 with
University of Nicosia - Global Semesters: Nicosia - Semester in Cyprus
This has opened my eyes to the world and how many people there are. I have learned about so many other cultures from all over Africa, Europe and Asia. Cyprus has so many different people and meeting people all these people have changed my life. I am more of a well rounded Person and excited to continue traveling around the world. I actually found that I love learning. I love new languages and new cultures and food.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I love university of Nicosia |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I love Eramus |
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| * Safety: |
Always felt safe |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Global Semester is such a great program they are so helpful and organized. They really help the students intrigrate into the culture by bringing us on trips all over the island and helping us understand the history of cyprus as well. |
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? | 100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Buy food and cook. Also make friends |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
Absolutely loved learning Greek. And speaking to Cypriots! |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Fluent in Spanish |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Make Cypriot friends! |
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? | I wish I had been more prepared for This trip. I wish I knew more greek or studied up more on the history of cyprus. |
