Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Woulnd't Trade it for the World Past Review

By (The Citadel) - abroad from 09/22/2016 to 12/22/2016 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was a humbling experience being a fish out of water and not speaking the main language. It showed me to appreciate and try to learn more about cultures and traditions that are new to me. i left less ignorant that when I arrived. It was absolutely worth while

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I only wish I could have lived with a local instead of someone from the program. I realize this may not always be attainable. But inherently, social exposure is not guaranteed without some leg work on the students hands. No basic Greek class or cooking or the like which would have been really cool

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Went to the pharmacy to get medicine and not only was it cheap but readily available and easy to get. No complaints

* Safety:

i felt more safe in Cyprus than in my own home town

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

Getting to get out and explore another country, was an indescribable experience. It allowed me the freedom to explore and learn about myself and the world around me and beyond my own culture. Being at a military college, I especially appreciated the freedom I had. I'd absolutely do it again

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)

It was easy to stay to a budget but only because I had the vouchers and that made it so much easier for me.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 50-80 euros a week

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 experience
  • Freedom to be adults
  • All the support and guidance being readily excessible
* What could be improved?
  • Communication between the Program and Home Universities
  • More Culturally Inclusive Experiences in Cypurs
  • Maybe Teambuilding Exericses with people from the Program
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew more people from my home university or had more experience with college students that weren't cadets before going to Cyprus just because of the different lifestyles and college experiences I had to get used to.

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!