Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Enjoy a great time in Cyprus getting an education while getting a tan. Past Review

By (Susquehanna University) - abroad from 01/21/2016 to 05/27/2016 with

University of Nicosia - Global Semesters: Nicosia - Semester in Cyprus

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Very worthwhile. I found out that I am a very capable and independent individual. I made a lot of great close friends, learned information in my classes, saw the world.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Classes were relatively easy. Met not very often (once or twice a week). Learned information but were not very difficult.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Were placed further away than the rest of the students and had a longer walk of everything near by. Our apartment was very small and crammed. No real furniture (patio furniture was our living room furniture and was not comfortable, only thing nice was the dinner table). Four guys for a two bedroom apartment, barely any space to move when every one is there.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

No experience

* Safety:

Very safe

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

I learned a lot about the culture and myself as an individual. I traveled a lot, made a lot of new friends. It was an overall great experience and I had a lot of fun.

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)

Very easy and affordable place if you are willing to budget yourself and be contentious of what you are spending.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 75$
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy only what you need, but splurge occasionally and have fun.

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?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Seeing a new culture
  • Making new friends
  • Being able to travel
* What could be improved?
  • Better location for Anthi apartments
  • More events with program in Nicosia
  • More independent group trips
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing really!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.