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Becoming a Temporary Local: My Time in Cyprus Past Review

By (Guilford College) - abroad from 09/26/2016 to 12/16/2016 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
A larger sense of accomplishment and a confidence boost.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I found my science courses to be interesting and difficult.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Outstanding!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Apartments were more than sufficient in making me feel at home.

* Food:

Who doesn't love Greek food?

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I did my best to learn a bit of Greek while in Cyprus, and tossing a word here and there in conversation helped me get to know the locals.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Two wonderful hospitals are just minutes away, and after spending four nights in one of the aforementioned medical centers, I can honestly say that I was taken care of splendidly.

* Safety:

It's quite safe here.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

While I did love my time in Cyprus, why not try somewhere new?!

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)

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

  • 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?
  • The students I met
  • The professors
  • The independence
* What could be improved?
  • Better access to the Uni's research database.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing much.

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!